Varanasi weather in January
January in Varanasi: nice, dry, with poor air quality — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Varanasi · #121 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Varanasi climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 22°C / 71°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Rainfall | 14 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 176 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Varanasi in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Varanasi?
- January in Varanasi: nice, dry, with poor air quality — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Varanasi on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Varanasi in January?
- In January, Varanasi averages a daily high of 21.5°C and a low of 10.1°C, with about 13.7 mm of rain over roughly 3.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Varanasi in January?
- Varanasi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 176 in January.