Koppal Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Koppal

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
31.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
15.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
23.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
2 mm
Avg Humidity
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49%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-2.7°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Koppal January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Koppal, with average highs near 31.9°C and lows around 15.9°C (mean 23.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 2 mm of rainfall and 49% relative humidity across the period.

Koppal January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Koppal. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Koppal was 1985 — when the month averaged 25.3°C — while the coldest were 1992 and 1997 at 22.6°C. Typical January days reach 31.9°C with nights near 15.9°C. The long-term January temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp24.3°C→24.1°C-0.2°C
Max Temp31.9°C→31.7°C-0.2°C
Min Temp16.7°C→16.6°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°C17 yr (38%)
24.0°C–25.0°C16 yr (36%)
25.0°C–26.0°C6 yr (13%)

Koppal January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the drier months in Koppal, averaging 2 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2021 with 25 mm, while the driest were 2017, 2023 and 2025, among others at 0 mm.

Koppal January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Koppal during January averages 49%. The most humid January was 2021 at 67%, and the least humid was 1990 at 37%.

Koppal January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 5.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Koppal. The sunniest Januarys were 1989 and 1999 at 5.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2021 and 2024 at 4.8.

Koppal January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Koppal during January is 2.4 m/s. The windiest January was 2014 at 2.9 m/s, while the calmest was 2018 at 1.8 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Koppal

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

How January Ranks in Koppal

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Koppal Weather by Month

Koppal January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp24.1°C23.7°C23.9°C23.6°C24.3°C+0.2°C
Avg High31.9°C31.9°C32.2°C31.6°C31.8°C-0.1°C
Avg Low16.3°C15.4°C15.7°C15.6°C16.8°C+0.5°C
Avg Rain2 mm3 mm1 mm2 mm5 mm+3 mm

Extreme January Records in Koppal

🔥Warmest January35.9°C2000
🧊Coldest January9.5°C1997
🌧️Wettest January25 mm2021
🏜️Driest January0 mm1982
🌬️Windiest January2.9 m/s2014

Key Insights for January

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

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January has ranged from a record low of 9.5°C (1997) 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 25 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Koppal?

One of the best times to visit Koppal

January is one of the best times to visit Koppal. Expect days averaging 31.9°C and nights around 15.9°C (mean 23.9°C) — cooler than Koppal's yearly average — with low rainfall (2 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Koppal'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 →

Koppal Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Koppal, with average highs near 31.9°C and lows around 15.9°C (mean 23.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 2 mm of rainfall and 49% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 2 mm of rainfall in Koppal, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 25 mm (2021), and the driest just 0 mm (1982). Humidity sits around 49% and average wind speed is 2.4 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 0.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 31.9°C to 31.7°C and overnight lows from 16.7°C to 16.6°C over the same span.
January Weather in Koppal, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202532.2°C24.2°C16.2°C34.8°C13.4°C0 mm53%2.7 m/s5.1
202432.6°C25.2°C17.9°C35.4°C15.7°C3 mm50%2.3 m/s4.8
202331.8°C23.6°C15.4°C33.1°C11.2°C0 mm53%2.4 m/s5.3
202231.0°C23.7°C16.4°C34.5°C13.8°C1 mm59%2.2 m/s5.1
2021 🌧️30.8°C24.0°C17.1°C33.0°C13.7°C25 mm67%2.2 m/s4.8
202032.6°C25.1°C17.6°C35.3°C14.9°C2 mm56%2.2 m/s5
201931.5°C22.9°C14.2°C33.3°C10.8°C3 mm41%2.1 m/s5.2
201831.6°C23.3°C15.0°C33.9°C12.8°C2 mm41%1.8 m/s5.1
201731.5°C23.4°C15.2°C34.4°C11.7°C0 mm42%2.2 m/s5.2
201631.7°C24.1°C16.5°C35.2°C13.7°C2 mm49%2.1 m/s5
201530.8°C22.8°C14.7°C32.4°C10.2°C1 mm47%2.4 m/s5.3
201431.3°C24.0°C16.7°C32.2°C14.4°C0 mm52%2.9 m/s5.1
201332.7°C24.6°C16.4°C34.8°C13.7°C0 mm44%2.3 m/s5.5
201232.3°C23.9°C15.6°C35.2°C10.8°C0 mm41%2 m/s5.6
201131.8°C23.2°C14.7°C34.1°C11.0°C0 mm52%2.4 m/s5.6
201030.3°C23.5°C16.7°C32.4°C12.0°C11 mm63%2.2 m/s4.9
200932.1°C23.7°C15.3°C35.8°C12.8°C0 mm50%2.6 m/s5.6
200832.3°C23.4°C14.5°C33.9°C11.8°C0 mm44%2.3 m/s5.6
200732.1°C23.6°C15.1°C34.8°C12.1°C0 mm48%2.4 m/s5.4
200631.8°C23.2°C14.6°C34.7°C10.5°C0 mm52%2.4 m/s5.6
200532.5°C24.7°C16.9°C34.5°C13.5°C4 mm45%2.1 m/s5.1
200431.8°C23.9°C16.0°C33.5°C12.5°C2 mm48%2.2 m/s5.3
200331.9°C24.3°C16.8°C34.8°C14.8°C0 mm47%2.5 m/s5.2
200232.0°C24.0°C15.9°C35.8°C12.5°C1 mm50%2.3 m/s5.3
200132.5°C24.3°C16.1°C33.8°C12.8°C0 mm42%2.4 m/s5.2
200032.7°C24.3°C15.8°C35.9°C12.3°C2 mm41%2.4 m/s5.4
199931.6°C22.7°C13.8°C34.4°C11.2°C0 mm46%2.2 m/s5.7
199832.9°C25.1°C17.4°C34.8°C14.8°C0 mm54%2.5 m/s5.4
199730.2°C22.6°C15.0°C32.6°C9.5°C6 mm57%2.3 m/s5.2
199632.1°C24.0°C16.0°C34.3°C13.9°C0 mm45%2.6 m/s5.4
199530.3°C22.7°C15.1°C33.1°C11.7°C11 mm58%2.5 m/s5.3
199431.6°C24.0°C16.3°C34.4°C13.6°C2 mm57%2.4 m/s5.4
199332.8°C23.7°C14.7°C34.9°C12.6°C0 mm42%2.2 m/s5.5
1992 ❄️31.4°C22.6°C13.8°C32.8°C11.0°C0 mm46%2.7 m/s5.3
199133.5°C25.1°C16.7°C35.5°C10.5°C0 mm40%2.2 m/s5.5
199032.8°C24.2°C15.5°C35.3°C13.1°C6 mm37%2.5 m/s5.5
198932.9°C24.1°C15.3°C35.0°C13.6°C0 mm42%2.3 m/s5.7
198831.3°C23.2°C15.0°C34.5°C13.1°C0 mm55%2.6 m/s5.5
198732.1°C24.3°C16.4°C33.7°C12.7°C2 mm47%2.8 m/s5.2
198631.2°C23.6°C16.0°C33.1°C13.5°C11 mm55%2.7 m/s5.1
1985 🔥32.3°C25.3°C18.3°C34.5°C15.4°C3 mm51%2.6 m/s5.5
198431.9°C25.0°C18.1°C34.0°C12.8°C0 mm54%2.5 m/s5.1
198332.5°C23.7°C14.9°C35.7°C12.7°C0 mm44%2.4 m/s—
198231.7°C24.1°C16.4°C33.2°C14.7°C0 mm53%2.7 m/s—
198131.2°C23.6°C15.9°C34.7°C10.8°C2 mm49%2.2 m/s—

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

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Koppal January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Koppal in January?▼

The average high in January is around 31.9°C with lows near 15.9°C (mean 23.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Koppal in January?▼

January averages 2 mm of rainfall in Koppal, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 25 mm in 2021.

What was the hottest January on record in Koppal?▼

The hottest January reached 35.9°C in 2000. The coldest dipped to 9.5°C in 1997.

Has January in Koppal 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 0.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 31.9°C to 31.7°C and overnight lows from 16.7°C to 16.6°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Koppal?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Koppal and one of the drier months, so plan for around 31.9°C daytime highs and 15.9°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Koppal?▼

Not quite — January is the 3rd coolest month in Koppal, averaging 23.9°C.

What should I pack for Koppal in January?▼

For January in Koppal, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 31.9°C and lows of 15.9°C.

Is Koppal humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 49% — relatively dry.

How windy is Koppal in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 2.4 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 2.9 m/s (2014).

Which January had the most rainfall in Koppal?▼

The wettest January on record was 2021 with 25 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 Koppal 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.