Gadag Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Gadag

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
32.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
15.5°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
23.8°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
2 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
47%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-2.3°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Gadag January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Gadag, with average highs near 32°C and lows around 15.5°C (mean 23.8°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 2 mm of rainfall and 47% relative humidity across the period.

Gadag January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Gadag. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Gadag was 1985 — when the month averaged 25.4°C — while the coldest was 1995 at 22.4°C. Typical January days reach 32°C with nights near 15.5°C. The long-term January temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp24.2°C→23.8°C-0.4°C
Max Temp32.1°C→31.5°C-0.6°C
Min Temp16.3°C→16.1°C-0.2°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

22.0°C–23.0°C7 yr (16%)
23.0°C–24.0°C21 yr (47%)
24.0°C–25.0°C15 yr (33%)
25.0°C–26.0°C2 yr (4%)

Gadag January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the drier months in Gadag, averaging 2 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2021 with 18 mm, while the driest were 2017, 2023 and 2025, among others at 0 mm.

Gadag January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Gadag during January averages 47%. The most humid January was 2021 at 66%, and the least humid was 1990 at 35%.

Gadag January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 5.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Gadag. The sunniest Januarys were 1989 and 1999 at 5.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2010 and 2021 at 4.8.

Gadag January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Gadag during January is 2.3 m/s. The windiest Januarys were 1992 and 2014 at 2.8 m/s, while the calmest were 2012 and 2018 at 1.9 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Gadag

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

How January Ranks in Gadag

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Gadag Weather by Month

Gadag January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp24.0°C23.5°C23.9°C23.5°C23.9°C-0.1°C
Avg High32.1°C32.0°C32.3°C31.6°C31.6°C-0.5°C
Avg Low15.9°C15.0°C15.4°C15.3°C16.2°C+0.3°C
Avg Rain1 mm2 mm1 mm1 mm4 mm+3 mm

Extreme January Records in Gadag

🔥Warmest January35.9°C2000
🧊Coldest January9.1°C2015
🌧️Wettest January18 mm2021
🏜️Driest January0 mm1982
🌬️Windiest January2.8 m/s1992

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Gadag 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 9.1°C (2015) to a record high of 35.9°C (2000).

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Rainfall in January is one of the drier months, averaging 2 mm, with a wettest year of 18 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Gadag?

One of the best times to visit Gadag

January is one of the best times to visit Gadag. Expect days averaging 32°C and nights around 15.5°C (mean 23.8°C) — cooler than Gadag's yearly average — with low rainfall (2 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Gadag'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 →

Gadag Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Gadag, with average highs near 32°C and lows around 15.5°C (mean 23.8°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 2 mm of rainfall and 47% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 2 mm of rainfall in Gadag, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 18 mm (2021), and the driest just 0 mm (1982). Humidity sits around 47% and average wind speed is 2.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.3 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 32.1°C to 31.5°C and overnight lows from 16.3°C to 16.1°C over the same span.
January Weather in Gadag, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202532.0°C23.8°C15.6°C35.0°C12.7°C0 mm53%2.7 m/s5.1
202432.5°C25.0°C17.4°C35.3°C15.0°C6 mm50%2.3 m/s4.9
202331.8°C23.4°C15.0°C33.4°C10.8°C0 mm51%2.2 m/s5.3
202230.6°C23.0°C15.5°C34.5°C12.7°C0 mm62%2.1 m/s5.2
2021 🌧️30.8°C23.8°C16.9°C33.0°C13.1°C18 mm66%2.1 m/s4.8
202031.9°C24.2°C16.6°C34.6°C13.7°C2 mm60%2 m/s5.1
201931.8°C22.9°C13.9°C33.2°C10.4°C0 mm39%2.2 m/s5.3
201831.7°C23.3°C14.9°C34.0°C12.3°C3 mm39%1.9 m/s5.1
201731.8°C23.5°C15.2°C34.7°C11.6°C0 mm40%2.2 m/s5.3
201632.0°C24.1°C16.2°C35.3°C13.4°C1 mm46%2 m/s5.1
201530.9°C22.6°C14.3°C32.7°C9.1°C0 mm46%2.4 m/s5.2
201431.5°C24.0°C16.5°C32.5°C14.4°C0 mm50%2.8 m/s5
201332.9°C24.5°C16.1°C34.8°C13.1°C0 mm42%2.1 m/s5.5
201232.3°C23.8°C15.3°C35.1°C10.7°C0 mm41%1.9 m/s5.5
201131.2°C22.6°C14.0°C33.6°C9.6°C0 mm53%2.3 m/s5.6
201030.1°C23.2°C16.2°C32.3°C11.0°C7 mm63%2.2 m/s4.8
200932.2°C23.6°C15.0°C35.8°C12.0°C0 mm47%2.6 m/s5.6
200832.3°C23.3°C14.2°C34.0°C11.4°C0 mm44%2.3 m/s5.6
200732.2°C23.5°C14.9°C34.7°C11.8°C0 mm45%2.3 m/s5.5
200632.1°C23.3°C14.4°C34.7°C10.5°C0 mm48%2.6 m/s5.6
200532.8°C24.7°C16.5°C34.5°C13.2°C2 mm43%2.1 m/s5.1
200432.0°C23.8°C15.6°C33.7°C12.2°C1 mm46%2.2 m/s5.4
200332.0°C24.4°C16.8°C34.9°C14.3°C0 mm44%2.4 m/s5.2
200232.1°C23.7°C15.3°C35.8°C12.3°C0 mm49%2.4 m/s5.4
200132.7°C24.3°C15.9°C34.4°C12.1°C0 mm39%2.3 m/s5.2
200032.7°C24.2°C15.6°C35.9°C11.6°C2 mm39%2.4 m/s5.3
199931.8°C22.7°C13.6°C34.5°C11.2°C0 mm44%2.3 m/s5.7
199832.9°C24.9°C16.9°C34.7°C13.9°C0 mm53%2.4 m/s5.3
199730.5°C22.6°C14.8°C32.9°C9.7°C2 mm54%2.2 m/s5.1
199632.2°C23.9°C15.7°C34.3°C13.7°C0 mm43%2.5 m/s5.3
1995 ❄️30.3°C22.4°C14.5°C33.2°C11.5°C11 mm56%2.5 m/s5.3
199431.7°C23.8°C15.9°C34.4°C13.2°C1 mm55%2.4 m/s5.4
199332.8°C23.5°C14.3°C35.1°C12.3°C0 mm40%2.2 m/s5.5
199231.6°C22.6°C13.5°C33.0°C10.6°C0 mm42%2.8 m/s5.3
199133.6°C24.9°C16.1°C35.7°C10.0°C0 mm38%2.1 m/s5.4
199032.9°C24.0°C15.0°C35.3°C12.4°C7 mm35%2.6 m/s5.5
198933.0°C24.0°C14.9°C35.4°C13.5°C0 mm39%2.3 m/s5.7
198831.5°C23.1°C14.8°C34.6°C12.6°C0 mm53%2.5 m/s5.5
198732.3°C24.2°C16.1°C33.9°C12.6°C1 mm45%2.7 m/s5.3
198631.5°C23.6°C15.7°C33.1°C12.4°C7 mm51%2.7 m/s5.1
1985 🔥32.6°C25.4°C18.2°C34.7°C15.5°C2 mm46%2.2 m/s5.6
198432.0°C24.6°C17.3°C34.0°C11.9°C0 mm52%2.2 m/s5.3
198332.6°C23.6°C14.6°C35.5°C12.1°C0 mm42%2.3 m/s—
198231.9°C24.1°C16.2°C33.2°C14.0°C0 mm51%2.4 m/s—
198131.3°C23.3°C15.4°C34.6°C10.4°C1 mm48%2.2 m/s—

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

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Gadag January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Gadag in January?▼

The average high in January is around 32°C with lows near 15.5°C (mean 23.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Gadag in January?▼

January averages 2 mm of rainfall in Gadag, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 18 mm in 2021.

What was the hottest January on record in Gadag?▼

The hottest January reached 35.9°C in 2000. The coldest dipped to 9.1°C in 2015.

Has January in Gadag 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 32.1°C to 31.5°C and overnight lows from 16.3°C to 16.1°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Gadag?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Gadag and one of the drier months, so plan for around 32°C daytime highs and 15.5°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Gadag?▼

Not quite — January is the 3rd coolest month in Gadag, averaging 23.8°C.

What should I pack for Gadag in January?▼

For January in Gadag, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 32°C and lows of 15.5°C.

Is Gadag humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 47% — relatively dry.

How windy is Gadag in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 2.3 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 2.8 m/s (1992).

Which January had the most rainfall in Gadag?▼

The wettest January on record was 2021 with 18 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 Gadag 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.