January · India
Best time to visit Varanasi in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Varanasi in January
Average temperature 15°C, 9 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 57% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.3/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 9 mm
- Humidity
- 57%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Varanasi scores 8.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 9 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Varanasi's ghats step down to the Ganges, with bathing, cremation fires, and evening aarti along the river.
January holds up well in Varanasi — 4th best month
January averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 9 mm for the month, with about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8.3/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Varanasi in January?
- In January, Varanasi averages 15°C, 9 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Varanasi?
- January earns a 8.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Varanasi in January?
- Expect about 9 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 57% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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