West Godavari Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in West Godavari

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
30.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
19.8°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
25.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
10 mm
Avg Humidity
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69%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-3.2°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Mild mornings🌤️Fairly sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

West Godavari January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in West Godavari, with average highs near 30.8°C and lows around 19.8°C (mean 25.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 10 mm of rainfall and 69% relative humidity across the period.

West Godavari January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in West Godavari. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in West Godavari was 1990 — when the month averaged 26.8°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 22.7°C. Typical January days reach 30.8°C with nights near 19.8°C. The long-term January temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp25.5°C→25.1°C-0.4°C
Max Temp30.7°C→30.2°C-0.5°C
Min Temp20.3°C→20.0°C-0.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp0°C/decade →
Max Temp0°C/decade →
Min Temp0°C/decade →

Distribution of Avg Temp

22.0°C–23.3°C2 yr (4%)
23.3°C–24.5°C6 yr (13%)
24.5°C–25.8°C24 yr (53%)
25.8°C–27.0°C13 yr (29%)

West Godavari January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the drier months in West Godavari, averaging 10 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 1985 with 64 mm, while the driest were 2017, 2018 and 2025, among others at 0 mm.

West Godavari January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in West Godavari during January averages 69%. The most humid January was 2011 at 77%, and the least humid was 1990 at 59%.

West Godavari January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 4.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in West Godavari. The sunniest January was 1999 at 5.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1995 at 4.2.

West Godavari January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in West Godavari during January is 2.3 m/s. The windiest Januarys were 1984 and 1986 at 2.9 m/s, while the calmest was 1993 at 1.6 m/s.

What January Feels Like in West Godavari

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Mild
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
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Mild
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How January Ranks in West Godavari

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore West Godavari Weather by Month

West Godavari January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp25.4°C25.0°C25.4°C25.2°C25.3°C-0.1°C
Avg High30.9°C30.5°C31.1°C30.9°C30.4°C-0.5°C
Avg Low20.0°C19.5°C19.7°C19.6°C20.2°C+0.2°C
Avg Rain20 mm14 mm4 mm5 mm8 mm-11 mm

Extreme January Records in West Godavari

🔥Warmest January36.2°C1991
🧊Coldest January13.3°C1992
🌧️Wettest January64 mm1985
🏜️Driest January0 mm1983
🌬️Windiest January2.9 m/s1984

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in West Godavari have fallen by about 0.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of 13.3°C (1992) to a record high of 36.2°C (1991).

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Rainfall in January is one of the drier months, averaging 10 mm, with a wettest year of 64 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit West Godavari?

One of the best times to visit West Godavari

January is one of the best times to visit West Godavari. Expect days averaging 30.8°C and nights around 19.8°C (mean 25.3°C) — cooler than West Godavari's yearly average — with low rainfall (10 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See West Godavari's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

West Godavari Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in West Godavari, with average highs near 30.8°C and lows around 19.8°C (mean 25.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 10 mm of rainfall and 69% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 10 mm of rainfall in West Godavari, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 64 mm (1985), and the driest just 0 mm (1983). Humidity sits around 69% and average wind speed is 2.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How January has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have fallen by about 0.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 30.7°C to 30.2°C and overnight lows from 20.3°C to 20°C over the same span.
January Weather in West Godavari, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202531.2°C25.4°C19.7°C33.7°C17.9°C0 mm70%2.3 m/s4.6
202430.1°C25.1°C20.2°C31.5°C18.3°C0 mm74%2.5 m/s4.3
202330.7°C25.3°C20.0°C33.0°C17.0°C8 mm71%2.3 m/s4.7
202228.9°C24.2°C19.4°C31.2°C16.7°C28 mm76%2.1 m/s4.4
202130.1°C25.4°C20.7°C32.0°C17.8°C2 mm77%2 m/s4.5
202031.3°C26.1°C21.0°C33.7°C18.3°C11 mm70%2.5 m/s4.5
201930.3°C24.4°C18.6°C31.7°C15.3°C6 mm70%2.2 m/s4.5
201831.7°C25.6°C19.5°C33.4°C17.8°C0 mm62%1.8 m/s4.7
201732.1°C26.0°C19.8°C34.5°C17.9°C0 mm64%2.2 m/s4.7
201631.5°C26.0°C20.5°C35.2°C18.7°C4 mm65%1.9 m/s4.4
201531.4°C25.3°C19.2°C33.0°C16.7°C1 mm64%2.1 m/s5
201429.7°C24.6°C19.5°C31.1°C17.4°C1 mm74%2.3 m/s4.6
201330.9°C25.6°C20.2°C31.8°C15.9°C1 mm70%2 m/s4.6
201231.1°C25.7°C20.3°C32.7°C15.9°C32 mm69%2.2 m/s4.8
201128.4°C23.0°C17.7°C30.6°C15.5°C0 mm77%2.1 m/s5.1
201031.5°C26.1°C20.7°C32.9°C18.2°C2 mm65%2.4 m/s4.6
200931.4°C25.7°C20.0°C35.3°C19.0°C0 mm69%2.2 m/s4.8
200831.3°C25.3°C19.3°C32.7°C16.3°C1 mm69%2.2 m/s5
200730.3°C24.8°C19.4°C32.8°C17.1°C0 mm72%1.9 m/s4.8
200630.5°C24.6°C18.6°C34.0°C15.9°C0 mm70%1.9 m/s5
200531.9°C26.4°C21.0°C33.6°C19.1°C6 mm67%2.5 m/s4.7
200429.3°C24.2°C19.1°C30.8°C15.9°C8 mm73%2.4 m/s4.9
200330.9°C25.4°C19.8°C33.3°C17.1°C5 mm70%2.3 m/s4.8
200230.6°C25.4°C20.3°C33.9°C16.3°C25 mm71%2.6 m/s4.9
200132.1°C25.9°C19.8°C35.4°C16.5°C0 mm65%2.2 m/s4.8
200032.8°C26.3°C19.9°C34.9°C17.8°C0 mm65%2.4 m/s5.2
199929.7°C23.8°C18.0°C33.0°C16.1°C0 mm70%1.9 m/s5.3
199830.1°C25.5°C20.8°C32.3°C18.6°C22 mm77%2.3 m/s4.5
199729.5°C24.2°C19.0°C31.3°C15.1°C12 mm70%2.4 m/s4.4
199631.1°C25.6°C20.0°C33.1°C18.6°C6 mm69%2.2 m/s4.6
199528.4°C23.6°C18.8°C30.1°C16.8°C40 mm75%2.3 m/s4.2
199431.7°C25.8°C20.0°C34.0°C18.0°C12 mm69%2.4 m/s4.9
199330.7°C25.0°C19.4°C32.6°C17.2°C3 mm73%1.6 m/s4.9
1992 ❄️27.8°C22.7°C17.5°C30.3°C13.3°C38 mm74%1.7 m/s4.9
199132.5°C26.6°C20.8°C36.2°C18.7°C4 mm66%2.5 m/s4.8
1990 🔥33.3°C26.8°C20.2°C36.1°C17.8°C2 mm59%2 m/s5.2
198932.1°C25.9°C19.6°C34.0°C17.9°C2 mm64%2.2 m/s5
198831.1°C25.4°C19.8°C34.1°C17.9°C0 mm70%2 m/s4.9
198731.3°C25.6°C20.0°C33.2°C16.7°C17 mm66%2.8 m/s4.9
198629.7°C24.5°C19.4°C31.7°C17.5°C41 mm68%2.9 m/s4.6
1985 🌧️30.1°C25.3°C20.4°C32.1°C18.6°C64 mm74%2.5 m/s5
198431.2°C26.1°C20.9°C32.9°C18.9°C9 mm69%2.9 m/s4.5
198332.1°C26.2°C20.4°C35.0°C17.8°C0 mm62%2.3 m/s—
198230.3°C25.1°C19.9°C31.9°C17.8°C10 mm71%2.4 m/s—
198129.8°C24.8°C19.8°C32.0°C17.8°C33 mm72%2.5 m/s—

Actual recorded January data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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West Godavari January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in West Godavari in January?▼

The average high in January is around 30.8°C with lows near 19.8°C (mean 25.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in West Godavari in January?▼

January averages 10 mm of rainfall in West Godavari, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 64 mm in 1985.

What was the hottest January on record in West Godavari?▼

The hottest January reached 36.2°C in 1991. The coldest dipped to 13.3°C in 1992.

Has January in West Godavari gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have fallen by about 0.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 30.7°C to 30.2°C and overnight lows from 20.3°C to 20°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit West Godavari?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in West Godavari and one of the drier months, so plan for around 30.8°C daytime highs and 19.8°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in West Godavari?▼

Not quite — January is the 2nd coolest month in West Godavari, averaging 25.3°C.

What should I pack for West Godavari in January?▼

For January in West Godavari, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 30.8°C and lows of 19.8°C.

Is West Godavari humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 69% — moderately humid.

How windy is West Godavari in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 2.3 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 2.9 m/s (1984).

Which January had the most rainfall in West Godavari?▼

The wettest January on record was 1985 with 64 mm. On average, January sees 10 mm.

Where does this January weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in West Godavari behaves each January, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for January specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.