Gir Somnath Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Gir Somnath

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
29.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
15.3°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
22.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
2 mm
Avg Humidity
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43%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.9 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-4.7°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Gir Somnath January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Gir Somnath, with average highs near 29.6°C and lows around 15.3°C (mean 22.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 2 mm of rainfall and 43% relative humidity across the period.

Gir Somnath January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Gir Somnath. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Gir Somnath was 1990 — when the month averaged 24.6°C — while the coldest was 2020 at 20°C. Typical January days reach 29.6°C with nights near 15.3°C. The long-term trend is cooling, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp21.8°C→21.9°C+0.1°C
Max Temp29.1°C→28.9°C-0.2°C
Min Temp14.6°C→14.8°C+0.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp-0.2°C/decade ↘
Max Temp-0.2°C/decade ↘
Min Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘

Distribution of Avg Temp

20.0°C–21.3°C6 yr (13%)
21.3°C–22.5°C17 yr (38%)
22.5°C–23.8°C17 yr (38%)
23.8°C–25.0°C5 yr (11%)

Gir Somnath January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the drier months in Gir Somnath, averaging 2 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 1997 with 19 mm, while the driest were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0 mm.

Gir Somnath January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Gir Somnath during January averages 43%. The most humid January was 2020 at 61%, and the least humid was 1985 at 33%.

Gir Somnath January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 4.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Gir Somnath. The sunniest January was 2011 at 5.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1995 at 4.4.

Gir Somnath January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Gir Somnath during January is 2.9 m/s. The windiest January was 1984 at 3.4 m/s, while the calmest was 2018 at 2.3 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Gir Somnath

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

How January Ranks in Gir Somnath

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️9th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Gir Somnath Weather by Month

Gir Somnath January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp22.3°C23.0°C22.8°C22.3°C21.6°C-0.7°C
Avg High29.6°C30.1°C29.9°C29.5°C28.5°C-1.1°C
Avg Low14.9°C15.9°C15.7°C15.1°C14.6°C-0.3°C
Avg Rain1 mm4 mm0 mm1 mm1 mm+0 mm

Extreme January Records in Gir Somnath

🔥Warmest January35.8°C1991
🧊Coldest January9.7°C2020
🌧️Wettest January19 mm1997
🏜️Driest January0 mm1982
🌬️Windiest January3.4 m/s1984

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Gir Somnath have stayed relatively stable across the record.

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January has ranged from a record low of 9.7°C (2020) to a record high of 35.8°C (1991).

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Rainfall in January is one of the drier months, averaging 2 mm, with a wettest year of 19 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Gir Somnath?

One of the best times to visit Gir Somnath

January is one of the best times to visit Gir Somnath. Expect days averaging 29.6°C and nights around 15.3°C (mean 22.5°C) — cooler than Gir Somnath's yearly average — with low rainfall (2 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Gir Somnath'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 →

Gir Somnath Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Gir Somnath, with average highs near 29.6°C and lows around 15.3°C (mean 22.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 2 mm of rainfall and 43% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 2 mm of rainfall in Gir Somnath, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 19 mm (1997), and the driest just 0 mm (1982). Humidity sits around 43% and average wind speed is 2.9 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 risen by about 0.1°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 14.6°C to 14.8°C while daytime highs eased from 29.1°C to 28.9°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.
January Weather in Gir Somnath, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202529.6°C22.3°C15.0°C33.2°C11.4°C0 mm50%3.1 m/s4.6
202430.1°C23.2°C16.3°C32.5°C14.4°C0 mm44%3 m/s4.6
202328.4°C21.4°C14.4°C30.6°C11.6°C0 mm44%3 m/s4.8
202227.0°C20.6°C14.2°C30.9°C10.6°C7 mm57%2.8 m/s4.7
202129.6°C21.9°C14.1°C32.7°C12.0°C0 mm43%2.9 m/s4.8
2020 ❄️26.5°C20.0°C13.5°C30.5°C9.7°C0 mm61%3.1 m/s4.8
201929.4°C21.9°C14.5°C32.6°C11.3°C1 mm40%3 m/s4.9
201830.2°C23.2°C16.1°C33.8°C13.6°C0 mm45%2.3 m/s4.7
201729.9°C22.7°C15.5°C33.1°C12.0°C0 mm43%2.7 m/s4.8
201630.9°C23.5°C16.2°C34.4°C12.9°C0 mm43%2.8 m/s4.8
201528.9°C22.1°C15.2°C32.1°C12.2°C7 mm47%2.9 m/s4.7
201428.4°C21.5°C14.5°C31.3°C11.3°C1 mm44%3 m/s4.6
201329.9°C22.3°C14.8°C32.9°C12.0°C0 mm38%3 m/s5
201228.1°C21.0°C14.0°C30.3°C12.0°C0 mm46%3.1 m/s5
201128.7°C21.0°C13.3°C30.9°C10.7°C0 mm50%3.1 m/s5.1
201030.6°C23.5°C16.4°C32.0°C13.7°C0 mm40%2.8 m/s4.7
200930.4°C23.8°C17.1°C33.1°C15.2°C0 mm49%2.9 m/s4.5
200828.4°C21.1°C13.8°C32.3°C10.7°C0 mm44%3 m/s4.9
200730.4°C23.3°C16.1°C34.4°C13.1°C0 mm40%2.9 m/s4.7
200630.4°C23.0°C15.7°C33.2°C11.7°C0 mm42%3 m/s5
200528.8°C21.8°C14.8°C31.2°C11.5°C0 mm43%3 m/s5
200429.6°C22.7°C15.8°C32.6°C13.1°C3 mm47%2.8 m/s5
200331.1°C23.8°C16.6°C34.5°C13.6°C0 mm39%2.9 m/s4.8
200229.1°C22.2°C15.4°C32.9°C12.1°C0 mm40%3.1 m/s4.9
200130.2°C22.8°C15.3°C33.1°C13.3°C0 mm35%3 m/s5
200030.7°C23.5°C16.2°C34.2°C10.9°C0 mm45%2.9 m/s4.9
199929.4°C22.5°C15.7°C32.5°C12.6°C0 mm46%2.7 m/s5
199830.0°C23.1°C16.2°C33.9°C12.0°C0 mm40%2.8 m/s4.5
1997 🌧️28.6°C21.9°C15.2°C30.6°C11.0°C19 mm46%3.1 m/s4.5
199629.7°C23.0°C16.2°C32.8°C11.0°C13 mm45%2.8 m/s4.6
199529.2°C22.1°C15.1°C31.7°C12.6°C0 mm43%3 m/s4.4
199430.4°C23.4°C16.4°C33.8°C12.8°C5 mm44%2.8 m/s4.6
199330.9°C23.9°C17.0°C33.4°C13.8°C1 mm45%3.1 m/s4.6
199230.3°C22.9°C15.6°C33.0°C11.3°C3 mm43%2.9 m/s4.6
199130.2°C22.6°C15.0°C35.8°C10.9°C0 mm35%3.1 m/s4.6
1990 🔥32.6°C24.6°C16.6°C35.0°C13.7°C0 mm38%2.7 m/s4.8
198929.8°C22.0°C14.1°C34.3°C11.2°C4 mm40%3.1 m/s4.5
198831.7°C24.5°C17.3°C33.9°C13.6°C0 mm38%2.5 m/s4.6
198730.4°C22.7°C14.9°C34.2°C13.1°C3 mm36%2.9 m/s4.7
198629.5°C22.1°C14.6°C31.4°C12.8°C0 mm34%3.1 m/s4.5
198529.8°C22.3°C14.8°C32.9°C12.0°C0 mm33%3 m/s4.6
198428.3°C20.7°C13.2°C30.2°C11.4°C0 mm37%3.4 m/s4.6
198329.3°C21.8°C14.3°C31.9°C11.6°C0 mm42%2.9 m/s—
198228.9°C22.0°C15.1°C30.9°C11.8°C0 mm47%2.8 m/s—
198129.1°C22.3°C15.6°C34.0°C11.8°C1 mm47%3.1 m/s—

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

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Gir Somnath January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Gir Somnath in January?▼

The average high in January is around 29.6°C with lows near 15.3°C (mean 22.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Gir Somnath in January?▼

January averages 2 mm of rainfall in Gir Somnath, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 19 mm in 1997.

What was the hottest January on record in Gir Somnath?▼

The hottest January reached 35.8°C in 1991. The coldest dipped to 9.7°C in 2020.

Has January in Gir Somnath gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 0.1°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 14.6°C to 14.8°C while daytime highs eased from 29.1°C to 28.9°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is January a good time to visit Gir Somnath?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Gir Somnath and one of the drier months, so plan for around 29.6°C daytime highs and 15.3°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Gir Somnath?▼

Yes — January is the coldest month of the year in Gir Somnath, averaging 22.5°C.

What should I pack for Gir Somnath in January?▼

For January in Gir Somnath, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 29.6°C and lows of 15.3°C.

Is Gir Somnath humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 43% — relatively dry.

How windy is Gir Somnath in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 2.9 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 3.4 m/s (1984).

Which January had the most rainfall in Gir Somnath?▼

The wettest January on record was 1997 with 19 mm. On average, January sees 2 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 Gir Somnath 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.