Rajnandgaon Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Rajnandgaon

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
27.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
11.8°C
Avg Temp
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19.5°C
Avg Rain
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14 mm
Avg Humidity
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55%
Avg Wind
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1.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-6.8°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Rajnandgaon January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Rajnandgaon, with average highs near 27.2°C and lows around 11.8°C (mean 19.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 14 mm of rainfall and 55% relative humidity across the period.

Rajnandgaon January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Rajnandgaon. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Rajnandgaon was 1985 — when the month averaged 21.8°C — while the coldest was 2022 at 17°C. Typical January days reach 27.2°C with nights near 11.8°C. The long-term trend is cooling, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp20.3°C→18.6°C-1.7°C
Max Temp27.3°C→25.6°C-1.7°C
Min Temp13.3°C→11.6°C-1.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp-0.4°C/decade ↘
Max Temp-0.6°C/decade ↘
Min Temp-0.3°C/decade ↘

Distribution of Avg Temp

17.0°C–18.3°C7 yr (16%)
18.3°C–19.5°C16 yr (36%)
19.5°C–20.8°C11 yr (24%)
20.8°C–22.0°C11 yr (24%)

Rajnandgaon January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the drier months in Rajnandgaon, averaging 14 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2005 with 78 mm, while the driest were 2011, 2018 and 2025, among others at 0 mm.

Rajnandgaon January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Rajnandgaon during January averages 55%. The most humid January was 2022 at 75%, and the least humid was 1989 at 22%.

Rajnandgaon January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 4.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Rajnandgaon. The sunniest January was 1999 at 5.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2024 at 3.6.

Rajnandgaon January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Rajnandgaon during January is 1.4 m/s. The windiest Januarys were 1989 and 2003 at 1.6 m/s, while the calmest was 2007 at 1.2 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Rajnandgaon

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Cool
Morning
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Warm
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How January Ranks in Rajnandgaon

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️9th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Rajnandgaon Weather by Month

Rajnandgaon January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp20.3°C19.8°C20.0°C18.8°C18.4°C-1.9°C
Avg High27.9°C27.8°C28.0°C26.4°C25.3°C-2.6°C
Avg Low12.6°C11.8°C12.0°C11.2°C11.5°C-1.1°C
Avg Rain23 mm10 mm18 mm8 mm11 mm-12 mm

Extreme January Records in Rajnandgaon

🔥Warmest January34.4°C2001
🧊Coldest January4.0°C1991
🌧️Wettest January78 mm2005
🏜️Driest January0 mm1989
🌬️Windiest January1.6 m/s1989

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Rajnandgaon have fallen by about 1.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of 4°C (1991) to a record high of 34.4°C (2001).

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Rainfall in January is one of the drier months, averaging 14 mm, with a wettest year of 78 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.6°C per decade while lows fell 0.3°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Rajnandgaon?

One of the best times to visit Rajnandgaon

January is one of the best times to visit Rajnandgaon. Expect days averaging 27.2°C and nights around 11.8°C (mean 19.5°C) — cooler than Rajnandgaon's yearly average — with low rainfall (14 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Rajnandgaon'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 →

Rajnandgaon Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Rajnandgaon, with average highs near 27.2°C and lows around 11.8°C (mean 19.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 14 mm of rainfall and 55% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 14 mm of rainfall in Rajnandgaon, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 78 mm (2005), and the driest just 0 mm (1989). Humidity sits around 55% and average wind speed is 1.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.5 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 1.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.3°C to 25.6°C and overnight lows from 13.3°C to 11.6°C over the same span.
January Weather in Rajnandgaon, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202526.6°C18.9°C11.2°C31.5°C7.2°C0 mm59%1.3 m/s4.6
202425.4°C18.7°C12.1°C27.7°C8.3°C4 mm73%1.4 m/s3.6
202326.0°C18.8°C11.5°C29.6°C4.2°C4 mm66%1.4 m/s4.2
2022 ❄️23.0°C17.0°C11.0°C25.9°C4.9°C29 mm75%1.3 m/s4.1
202126.8°C19.5°C12.3°C29.0°C6.8°C1 mm63%1.3 m/s4.2
202024.0°C17.5°C11.0°C28.2°C4.8°C25 mm75%1.4 m/s4.1
201926.4°C18.4°C10.4°C30.1°C6.1°C12 mm51%1.3 m/s4.4
201826.6°C18.6°C10.6°C31.5°C8.0°C0 mm46%1.3 m/s4.9
201726.5°C18.9°C11.3°C30.6°C5.6°C1 mm60%1.3 m/s4.5
201629.1°C20.8°C12.6°C34.1°C5.6°C3 mm43%1.3 m/s4.4
201525.2°C17.7°C10.2°C28.7°C6.2°C13 mm62%1.3 m/s4.4
201425.7°C19.1°C12.5°C27.4°C8.6°C1 mm74%1.5 m/s4.2
201327.0°C19.5°C12.0°C30.2°C5.8°C1 mm59%1.4 m/s4.4
201226.1°C19.2°C12.2°C28.7°C5.0°C34 mm65%1.5 m/s3.9
201125.1°C17.5°C9.8°C29.5°C4.7°C0 mm61%1.3 m/s4.9
201026.7°C18.6°C10.5°C29.1°C6.8°C13 mm49%1.3 m/s4.8
200929.6°C21.6°C13.7°C34.4°C10.5°C3 mm53%1.3 m/s4.6
200827.0°C19.4°C11.9°C30.1°C7.3°C7 mm57%1.5 m/s4.5
200728.5°C20.4°C12.2°C32.7°C9.1°C0 mm45%1.2 m/s4.7
200626.8°C18.9°C11.1°C30.6°C5.6°C0 mm56%1.3 m/s5.1
2005 🌧️28.0°C20.3°C12.6°C30.5°C8.2°C78 mm53%1.5 m/s4.2
200424.9°C18.2°C11.5°C28.4°C8.0°C56 mm74%1.4 m/s4.4
200329.7°C20.9°C12.2°C34.3°C6.0°C0 mm32%1.6 m/s4.6
200227.2°C19.5°C11.8°C30.5°C7.5°C22 mm58%1.4 m/s4.6
200129.9°C20.8°C11.8°C34.4°C7.6°C7 mm29%1.4 m/s4.6
200028.5°C19.9°C11.3°C30.8°C7.1°C2 mm47%1.3 m/s5
199928.0°C18.9°C9.9°C32.2°C6.1°C0 mm46%1.4 m/s5.3
199826.1°C19.6°C13.0°C30.0°C6.9°C18 mm69%1.5 m/s3.9
199727.3°C19.2°C11.1°C31.8°C5.4°C18 mm46%1.4 m/s4.3
199628.7°C21.4°C14.1°C31.1°C9.3°C8 mm59%1.4 m/s4.2
199525.3°C17.9°C10.4°C27.5°C6.5°C50 mm63%1.4 m/s4.3
199428.6°C20.9°C13.2°C32.9°C7.9°C3 mm55%1.4 m/s4.5
199330.1°C21.0°C11.9°C32.1°C7.6°C0 mm36%1.5 m/s5
199228.2°C19.4°C10.5°C31.9°C5.6°C1 mm43%1.3 m/s5.1
199126.1°C18.9°C11.7°C31.0°C4.0°C0 mm64%1.4 m/s4.4
199030.0°C21.1°C12.2°C33.9°C9.1°C1 mm42%1.4 m/s5.2
198930.4°C20.5°C10.6°C33.5°C5.3°C0 mm22%1.6 m/s4.9
198830.2°C21.5°C12.8°C33.0°C8.9°C1 mm41%1.4 m/s4.8
198727.7°C19.9°C12.1°C31.0°C5.7°C9 mm54%1.5 m/s4.5
198626.5°C19.0°C11.6°C30.7°C6.2°C27 mm58%1.4 m/s4.8
1985 🔥28.4°C21.8°C15.2°C32.4°C11.0°C35 mm59%1.4 m/s4.4
198426.7°C20.2°C13.7°C30.2°C8.2°C33 mm67%1.5 m/s3.9
198328.9°C20.2°C11.4°C31.7°C7.2°C1 mm43%1.5 m/s—
198227.2°C21.2°C15.3°C29.9°C11.5°C49 mm71%1.3 m/s—
198125.1°C18.1°C11.1°C30.9°C5.2°C50 mm66%1.5 m/s—

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

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Rajnandgaon January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Rajnandgaon in January?▼

The average high in January is around 27.2°C with lows near 11.8°C (mean 19.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Rajnandgaon in January?▼

January averages 14 mm of rainfall in Rajnandgaon, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 78 mm in 2005.

What was the hottest January on record in Rajnandgaon?▼

The hottest January reached 34.4°C in 2001. The coldest dipped to 4°C in 1991.

Has January in Rajnandgaon 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 1.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.3°C to 25.6°C and overnight lows from 13.3°C to 11.6°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Rajnandgaon?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Rajnandgaon and one of the drier months, so plan for around 27.2°C daytime highs and 11.8°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Rajnandgaon?▼

Not quite — January is the 2nd coolest month in Rajnandgaon, averaging 19.5°C.

What should I pack for Rajnandgaon in January?▼

For January in Rajnandgaon, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 27.2°C and lows of 11.8°C.

Is Rajnandgaon humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 55% — moderately humid.

How windy is Rajnandgaon in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 1.4 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 1.6 m/s (1989).

Which January had the most rainfall in Rajnandgaon?▼

The wettest January on record was 2005 with 78 mm. On average, January sees 14 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 Rajnandgaon 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.