Bhavnagar Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Bhavnagar

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
30.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
12.5°C
Avg Temp
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21.6°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
1 mm
Avg Humidity
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33%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-6.7°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Bhavnagar January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Bhavnagar, with average highs near 30.6°C and lows around 12.5°C (mean 21.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 1 mm of rainfall and 33% relative humidity across the period.

Bhavnagar January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Bhavnagar. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Bhavnagar was 1990 — when the month averaged 24°C — while the coldest was 2020 at 18.7°C. Typical January days reach 30.6°C with nights near 12.5°C. The long-term trend is cooling, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp21.2°C→20.7°C-0.5°C
Max Temp30.3°C→29.6°C-0.7°C
Min Temp12.1°C→11.9°C-0.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp-0.3°C/decade ↘
Max Temp-0.4°C/decade ↘
Min Temp-0.2°C/decade ↘

Distribution of Avg Temp

18.0°C–19.5°C2 yr (4%)
19.5°C–21.0°C10 yr (22%)
21.0°C–22.5°C22 yr (49%)
22.5°C–24.0°C11 yr (24%)

Bhavnagar January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the drier months in Bhavnagar, averaging 1 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 1997 with 9 mm, while the driest were 2020, 2021 and 2025, among others at 0 mm.

Bhavnagar January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Bhavnagar during January averages 33%. The most humid January was 2020 at 60%, and the least humid was 1986 at 21%.

Bhavnagar January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 4.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Bhavnagar. The sunniest January was 1985 at 5.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2024 at 4.3.

Bhavnagar January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Bhavnagar during January is 2.2 m/s. The windiest January was 1984 at 2.7 m/s, while the calmest was 2018 at 1.6 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Bhavnagar

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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 Bhavnagar

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️9th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Bhavnagar Weather by Month

Bhavnagar January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp21.6°C22.2°C21.9°C21.2°C20.4°C-1.2°C
Avg High30.8°C31.3°C30.9°C30.3°C29.1°C-1.7°C
Avg Low12.3°C13.2°C12.8°C12.2°C11.7°C-0.6°C
Avg Rain1 mm3 mm0 mm1 mm0 mm0 mm

Extreme January Records in Bhavnagar

🔥Warmest January37.5°C1991
🧊Coldest January5.7°C1991
🌧️Wettest January9 mm1997
🏜️Driest January0 mm1983
🌬️Windiest January2.7 m/s1984

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Bhavnagar have fallen by about 0.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of 5.7°C (1991) to a record high of 37.5°C (1991).

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Rainfall in January is one of the drier months, averaging 1 mm, with a wettest year of 9 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.4°C per decade while lows fell 0.2°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Bhavnagar?

One of the best times to visit Bhavnagar

January is one of the best times to visit Bhavnagar. Expect days averaging 30.6°C and nights around 12.5°C (mean 21.6°C) — cooler than Bhavnagar's yearly average — with low rainfall (1 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Bhavnagar'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 →

Bhavnagar Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Bhavnagar, with average highs near 30.6°C and lows around 12.5°C (mean 21.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 1 mm of rainfall and 33% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 1 mm of rainfall in Bhavnagar, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 9 mm (1997), and the driest just 0 mm (1983). Humidity sits around 33% and average wind speed is 2.2 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 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 30.3°C to 29.6°C and overnight lows from 12.1°C to 11.9°C over the same span.
January Weather in Bhavnagar, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202530.1°C21.1°C12.1°C35.0°C7.5°C0 mm48%2.3 m/s4.5
202430.6°C22.0°C13.5°C33.6°C10.9°C0 mm36%2.3 m/s4.3
202329.1°C20.4°C11.6°C32.8°C7.7°C0 mm38%2.3 m/s4.4
202227.9°C19.6°C11.3°C33.3°C6.7°C1 mm53%2 m/s4.5
202130.1°C20.6°C11.0°C32.7°C7.3°C0 mm41%2.1 m/s4.4
2020 ❄️26.9°C18.7°C10.5°C30.7°C7.0°C0 mm60%2.3 m/s4.5
201930.0°C20.7°C11.5°C35.3°C7.5°C0 mm26%2.2 m/s4.7
201831.7°C22.7°C13.8°C35.4°C10.0°C0 mm31%1.6 m/s4.6
201731.1°C22.1°C13.1°C36.0°C7.9°C0 mm32%2.1 m/s4.7
201631.9°C22.7°C13.5°C36.0°C8.8°C0 mm29%1.9 m/s4.7
201529.6°C21.0°C12.5°C32.5°C9.0°C4 mm39%2.2 m/s4.5
201428.4°C19.8°C11.3°C32.4°C7.7°C5 mm45%2.3 m/s4.4
201330.7°C21.3°C12.0°C35.0°C7.8°C0 mm27%2.3 m/s4.7
201229.0°C20.0°C11.0°C32.3°C7.8°C0 mm34%2.3 m/s4.8
201128.7°C19.3°C9.9°C31.0°C6.8°C0 mm48%2.3 m/s5
201031.6°C22.7°C13.7°C33.7°C10.9°C1 mm28%2.1 m/s4.7
200931.6°C23.4°C15.2°C34.7°C11.2°C0 mm36%2.3 m/s4.4
200829.1°C20.0°C10.9°C34.4°C6.9°C0 mm35%2.3 m/s4.8
200731.5°C22.4°C13.4°C35.6°C10.1°C0 mm31%2.3 m/s4.5
200631.2°C21.8°C12.4°C36.0°C8.2°C0 mm33%2.2 m/s4.9
200529.6°C20.7°C11.8°C32.0°C9.2°C0 mm29%2.3 m/s4.8
200430.8°C21.9°C13.1°C34.5°C10.0°C0 mm33%2.1 m/s4.9
200332.0°C23.0°C14.0°C36.0°C10.1°C1 mm26%2.4 m/s4.7
200230.1°C21.0°C12.0°C34.8°C8.4°C0 mm26%2.4 m/s4.8
200131.3°C21.8°C12.2°C35.3°C9.0°C0 mm22%2.2 m/s4.8
200032.1°C22.7°C13.4°C34.7°C6.9°C0 mm28%2.2 m/s5
199930.4°C21.5°C12.5°C33.8°C9.2°C0 mm34%2.1 m/s5
199831.0°C22.4°C13.8°C36.2°C7.6°C0 mm30%2.3 m/s4.8
1997 🌧️29.9°C21.0°C12.1°C31.9°C6.5°C9 mm30%2.3 m/s4.8
199631.2°C22.6°C14.1°C34.4°C7.0°C6 mm34%2.3 m/s4.9
199529.9°C20.8°C11.8°C32.6°C8.8°C1 mm32%2.3 m/s4.8
199431.8°C22.9°C14.1°C36.3°C9.7°C7 mm33%2.1 m/s4.9
199332.0°C23.2°C14.4°C35.2°C10.9°C1 mm31%2.3 m/s5
199231.6°C22.3°C13.1°C36.1°C8.1°C1 mm27%2.2 m/s4.5
199131.0°C21.5°C12.1°C37.5°C5.7°C0 mm23%2.3 m/s4.8
1990 🔥34.0°C24.0°C14.1°C36.9°C11.0°C0 mm23%2.1 m/s5
198930.8°C21.0°C11.1°C36.6°C7.4°C2 mm27%2.3 m/s5
198832.9°C23.7°C14.4°C34.9°C9.1°C0 mm24%2.1 m/s5.1
198731.6°C22.2°C12.7°C35.6°C9.2°C1 mm25%2.3 m/s4.8
198630.6°C21.3°C11.9°C32.1°C9.6°C0 mm21%2.4 m/s4.8
198530.9°C21.7°C12.5°C34.4°C8.6°C0 mm23%2.6 m/s5.3
198429.6°C20.1°C10.7°C32.9°C8.1°C0 mm25%2.7 m/s4.9
198330.7°C21.2°C11.6°C34.4°C8.3°C0 mm26%2.3 m/s—
198230.1°C21.5°C13.0°C32.6°C8.0°C2 mm43%2.3 m/s—
198130.4°C21.6°C12.7°C35.2°C8.0°C1 mm37%2.3 m/s—

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

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Bhavnagar January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Bhavnagar in January?▼

The average high in January is around 30.6°C with lows near 12.5°C (mean 21.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Bhavnagar in January?▼

January averages 1 mm of rainfall in Bhavnagar, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 9 mm in 1997.

What was the hottest January on record in Bhavnagar?▼

The hottest January reached 37.5°C in 1991. The coldest dipped to 5.7°C in 1991.

Has January in Bhavnagar 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 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 30.3°C to 29.6°C and overnight lows from 12.1°C to 11.9°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Bhavnagar?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Bhavnagar and one of the drier months, so plan for around 30.6°C daytime highs and 12.5°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Bhavnagar?▼

Yes — January is the coldest month of the year in Bhavnagar, averaging 21.6°C.

What should I pack for Bhavnagar in January?▼

For January in Bhavnagar, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 30.6°C and lows of 12.5°C.

Is Bhavnagar humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 33% — relatively dry.

How windy is Bhavnagar in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 2.2 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 2.7 m/s (1984).

Which January had the most rainfall in Bhavnagar?▼

The wettest January on record was 1997 with 9 mm. On average, January sees 1 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 Bhavnagar 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.