Bagalkot Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Bagalkot

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
32.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
15.5°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
23.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
2 mm
Avg Humidity
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44%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-2.6°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Bagalkot January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Bagalkot, with average highs near 32.2°C and lows around 15.5°C (mean 23.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 2 mm of rainfall and 44% relative humidity across the period.

Bagalkot January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Bagalkot. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Bagalkot was 1985 — when the month averaged 25.5°C — while the coldest was 1995 at 22.1°C. Typical January days reach 32.2°C with nights near 15.5°C. The long-term January temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp24.3°C→24.2°C-0.1°C
Max Temp32.2°C→32.1°C-0.1°C
Min Temp16.4°C→16.3°C-0.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp0°C/decade →
Max Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘
Min Temp0°C/decade →

Distribution of Avg Temp

22.0°C–23.0°C6 yr (13%)
23.0°C–24.0°C18 yr (40%)
24.0°C–25.0°C19 yr (42%)
25.0°C–26.0°C2 yr (4%)

Bagalkot January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the drier months in Bagalkot, averaging 2 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 1995 with 16 mm, while the driest were 2017, 2023 and 2025, among others at 0 mm.

Bagalkot January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Bagalkot during January averages 44%. The most humid January was 2021 at 60%, and the least humid was 1990 at 33%.

Bagalkot January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 5.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Bagalkot. The sunniest Januarys were 1989 and 1999 at 5.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2010 at 4.7.

Bagalkot January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Bagalkot during January is 2.3 m/s. The windiest Januarys were 1987 and 2014 at 2.7 m/s, while the calmest were 2012, 2016 and 2018 at 1.9 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Bagalkot

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Hot
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How January Ranks in Bagalkot

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Bagalkot Weather by Month

Bagalkot January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp24.1°C23.6°C24.0°C23.5°C24.3°C+0.2°C
Avg High32.2°C32.2°C32.5°C31.8°C32.1°C-0.1°C
Avg Low16.0°C15.0°C15.4°C15.3°C16.4°C+0.4°C
Avg Rain1 mm3 mm1 mm2 mm2 mm+1 mm

Extreme January Records in Bagalkot

🔥Warmest January36.0°C2000
🧊Coldest January9.4°C2015
🌧️Wettest January16 mm1995
🏜️Driest January0 mm1982
🌬️Windiest January2.7 m/s1987

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Bagalkot have stayed relatively stable across the record.

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January has ranged from a record low of 9.4°C (2015) to a record high of 36°C (2000).

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Rainfall in January is one of the drier months, averaging 2 mm, with a wettest year of 16 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Bagalkot?

One of the best times to visit Bagalkot

January is one of the best times to visit Bagalkot. Expect days averaging 32.2°C and nights around 15.5°C (mean 23.9°C) — cooler than Bagalkot's yearly average — with low rainfall (2 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Bagalkot'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 →

Bagalkot Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Bagalkot, with average highs near 32.2°C and lows around 15.5°C (mean 23.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 2 mm of rainfall and 44% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 2 mm of rainfall in Bagalkot, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 16 mm (1995), and the driest just 0 mm (1982). Humidity sits around 44% and average wind speed is 2.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.2 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 0.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 32.2°C to 32.1°C and overnight lows from 16.4°C to 16.3°C over the same span.
January Weather in Bagalkot, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202532.4°C24.1°C15.8°C35.2°C12.5°C0 mm48%2.6 m/s5
202432.7°C25.1°C17.4°C35.5°C14.4°C2 mm46%2.2 m/s4.8
202332.3°C23.8°C15.4°C33.7°C11.1°C0 mm45%2.2 m/s5.2
202231.2°C23.4°C15.6°C34.7°C12.5°C0 mm54%2.2 m/s5
202131.8°C24.6°C17.3°C34.5°C14.6°C9 mm60%2.1 m/s4.8
202032.3°C24.6°C16.9°C35.0°C14.4°C2 mm55%2 m/s4.9
201931.8°C22.8°C13.8°C33.1°C10.0°C1 mm36%2.1 m/s5.2
201831.8°C23.2°C14.7°C34.0°C12.6°C2 mm37%1.9 m/s5
201731.8°C23.4°C15.0°C34.6°C11.6°C0 mm38%2.1 m/s5.2
201632.1°C24.1°C16.1°C35.5°C13.5°C1 mm42%1.9 m/s5.1
201531.1°C22.7°C14.4°C32.7°C9.4°C1 mm42%2.4 m/s5.1
201431.4°C24.0°C16.5°C32.3°C14.3°C0 mm48%2.7 m/s4.9
201333.0°C24.6°C16.3°C35.1°C13.1°C1 mm40%2.1 m/s5.4
201232.3°C23.8°C15.2°C35.3°C10.6°C0 mm38%1.9 m/s5.4
201132.2°C23.3°C14.5°C34.6°C10.6°C0 mm44%2.4 m/s5.5
201030.4°C23.3°C16.3°C32.5°C11.0°C11 mm60%2.1 m/s4.7
200932.5°C23.9°C15.2°C36.0°C12.4°C0 mm44%2.6 m/s5.5
200832.5°C23.4°C14.2°C34.2°C11.5°C0 mm40%2.2 m/s5.5
200732.3°C23.7°C15.0°C34.8°C12.2°C0 mm42%2.2 m/s5.4
200632.4°C23.4°C14.4°C35.1°C10.2°C0 mm43%2.5 m/s5.5
200532.8°C24.6°C16.4°C34.6°C12.7°C2 mm41%2 m/s5.1
200432.0°C23.8°C15.5°C33.6°C11.7°C1 mm44%2.1 m/s5.3
200332.2°C24.5°C16.8°C35.1°C13.6°C0 mm42%2.3 m/s5.1
200232.2°C23.6°C14.9°C35.9°C12.3°C1 mm46%2.4 m/s5.3
200132.8°C24.5°C16.1°C34.4°C12.0°C0 mm38%2.2 m/s5.1
200032.9°C24.2°C15.6°C36.0°C11.0°C2 mm36%2.4 m/s5.5
199931.9°C22.6°C13.4°C34.6°C11.3°C0 mm42%2.2 m/s5.7
199833.1°C24.9°C16.8°C34.9°C13.5°C0 mm50%2.3 m/s5.2
199730.8°C22.9°C14.9°C33.1°C9.6°C2 mm50%2.2 m/s5
199632.4°C24.2°C15.9°C34.2°C13.8°C0 mm41%2.5 m/s5.3
1995 ❄️ 🌧️30.1°C22.1°C14.1°C32.5°C11.0°C16 mm54%2.5 m/s5.3
199432.1°C24.1°C16.0°C34.6°C13.3°C1 mm51%2.3 m/s5.3
199333.2°C23.8°C14.4°C35.3°C12.5°C0 mm36%2.1 m/s5.4
199231.7°C22.6°C13.6°C33.2°C10.4°C0 mm39%2.6 m/s5.4
199133.6°C24.8°C16.1°C35.9°C9.6°C0 mm36%2 m/s5.3
199033.1°C24.1°C15.1°C35.5°C12.4°C6 mm33%2.5 m/s5.4
198933.2°C24.1°C15.0°C35.5°C13.4°C0 mm37%2.2 m/s5.7
198832.0°C23.6°C15.2°C34.9°C12.8°C0 mm49%2.5 m/s5.5
198732.3°C24.2°C16.2°C34.2°C12.1°C1 mm44%2.7 m/s5.1
198631.5°C23.6°C15.6°C33.3°C12.4°C7 mm49%2.6 m/s5.1
1985 🔥32.8°C25.5°C18.3°C34.8°C16.0°C1 mm45%2.2 m/s5.5
198432.2°C24.8°C17.3°C34.2°C11.6°C0 mm49%2.2 m/s5.2
198332.8°C23.7°C14.7°C35.0°C11.4°C0 mm39%2.2 m/s—
198232.0°C24.3°C16.5°C33.1°C14.0°C0 mm48%2.4 m/s—
198131.3°C23.3°C15.3°C34.6°C10.2°C4 mm47%2.1 m/s—

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

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Bagalkot January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Bagalkot in January?▼

The average high in January is around 32.2°C with lows near 15.5°C (mean 23.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Bagalkot in January?▼

January averages 2 mm of rainfall in Bagalkot, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 16 mm in 1995.

What was the hottest January on record in Bagalkot?▼

The hottest January reached 36°C in 2000. The coldest dipped to 9.4°C in 2015.

Has January in Bagalkot 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 0.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 32.2°C to 32.1°C and overnight lows from 16.4°C to 16.3°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Bagalkot?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Bagalkot and one of the drier months, so plan for around 32.2°C daytime highs and 15.5°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Bagalkot?▼

Not quite — January is the 2nd coolest month in Bagalkot, averaging 23.9°C.

What should I pack for Bagalkot in January?▼

For January in Bagalkot, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 32.2°C and lows of 15.5°C.

Is Bagalkot humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 44% — relatively dry.

How windy is Bagalkot in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 2.3 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 2.7 m/s (1987).

Which January had the most rainfall in Bagalkot?▼

The wettest January on record was 1995 with 16 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 Bagalkot 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.