Kasaragod Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Kasaragod

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
30.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
23.1°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
26.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
9 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
67%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-0.4°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌙Mild mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Kasaragod January Weather Overview

January is close to Kasaragod's year-round average, with average highs near 30.6°C and lows around 23.1°C (mean 26.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 9 mm of rainfall and 67% relative humidity across the period.

Kasaragod January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is close to Kasaragod's year-round average. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Kasaragod was 1989 — when the month averaged 27.6°C — while the coldest was 2011 at 25.7°C. Typical January days reach 30.6°C with nights near 23.1°C. The long-term January temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp26.8°C→26.9°C+0.1°C
Max Temp30.2°C→30.2°C0°C
Min Temp23.3°C→23.7°C+0.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp0°C/decade →
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

25.0°C–25.8°C1 yr (2%)
25.8°C–26.5°C12 yr (27%)
26.5°C–27.3°C21 yr (47%)
27.3°C–28.0°C11 yr (24%)

Kasaragod January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the drier months in Kasaragod, averaging 9 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2024 with 117 mm, while the driest were 2008 and 2019 at 0 mm.

Kasaragod January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Kasaragod during January averages 67%. The most humid January was 2024 at 75%, and the least humid was 1992 at 57%.

Kasaragod January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 5.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Kasaragod. The sunniest Januarys were 1999, 2008 and 2011 at 5.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2024 at 4.8.

Kasaragod January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Kasaragod during January is 2 m/s. The windiest January was 2002 at 2.5 m/s, while the calmest was 2021 at 1.6 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Kasaragod

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

How January Ranks in Kasaragod

🔥6th warmest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Kasaragod Weather by Month

Kasaragod January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp26.9°C26.6°C26.9°C26.8°C27.0°C+0.1°C
Avg High30.5°C30.6°C30.7°C30.5°C30.3°C-0.2°C
Avg Low23.3°C22.6°C23.1°C23.2°C23.8°C+0.5°C
Avg Rain7 mm4 mm5 mm3 mm39 mm+32 mm

Extreme January Records in Kasaragod

🔥Warmest January34.7°C1991
🧊Coldest January19.2°C2011
🌧️Wettest January117 mm2024
🏜️Driest January0 mm2008
🌬️Windiest January2.5 m/s2002

Key Insights for January

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

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January has ranged from a record low of 19.2°C (2011) to a record high of 34.7°C (1991).

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Rainfall in January is one of the drier months, averaging 9 mm, with a wettest year of 117 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Kasaragod?

One of the best times to visit Kasaragod

January is one of the best times to visit Kasaragod. Expect days averaging 30.6°C and nights around 23.1°C (mean 26.9°C) — close to Kasaragod's yearly average — with low rainfall (9 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Kasaragod'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 →

Kasaragod Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is close to Kasaragod's year-round average, with average highs near 30.6°C and lows around 23.1°C (mean 26.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 9 mm of rainfall and 67% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 9 mm of rainfall in Kasaragod, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 117 mm (2024), and the driest just 0 mm (2008). Humidity sits around 67% and average wind speed is 2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.4 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. Daytime highs moved from 30.2°C to 30.2°C and overnight lows from 23.3°C to 23.7°C over the same span.
January Weather in Kasaragod, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202531.2°C27.4°C23.6°C33.0°C21.5°C20 mm67%1.7 m/s5.3
2024 🌧️29.4°C26.8°C24.2°C30.9°C23.3°C117 mm75%1.8 m/s4.8
202330.9°C26.9°C22.9°C32.7°C21.4°C13 mm66%1.9 m/s5.4
202229.3°C26.3°C23.2°C31.5°C21.1°C2 mm73%2.1 m/s5.6
202130.3°C27.3°C24.4°C31.9°C23.0°C80 mm72%1.6 m/s5
202030.8°C27.5°C24.2°C32.9°C22.8°C1 mm72%2.3 m/s5.4
201931.3°C27.0°C22.8°C32.5°C21.1°C0 mm61%2.2 m/s5.6
201830.8°C27.0°C23.3°C32.9°C21.7°C3 mm67%2 m/s5.3
201731.3°C27.4°C23.5°C33.8°C22.0°C7 mm62%2.2 m/s5.4
201631.0°C27.3°C23.6°C33.3°C21.0°C2 mm65%2 m/s5.4
201529.8°C26.4°C23.1°C32.6°C20.0°C1 mm68%2 m/s5.4
201430.7°C27.3°C23.8°C32.6°C22.2°C3 mm67%2 m/s5.5
201331.1°C27.2°C23.3°C32.3°C22.0°C1 mm67%2.3 m/s5.7
201230.2°C26.6°C22.9°C31.8°C21.0°C1 mm68%2.3 m/s5.6
2011 ❄️29.4°C25.7°C22.0°C31.5°C19.2°C4 mm68%1.8 m/s5.8
201029.4°C26.4°C23.4°C31.3°C21.1°C6 mm72%1.8 m/s5.3
200930.8°C26.8°C22.7°C32.1°C20.8°C2 mm64%1.9 m/s5.7
200830.8°C26.6°C22.3°C32.2°C20.6°C0 mm64%2.1 m/s5.8
200730.2°C26.2°C22.2°C32.2°C20.1°C4 mm67%1.8 m/s5.5
200630.8°C26.9°C22.9°C32.1°C21.4°C6 mm65%1.8 m/s5.7
200530.9°C27.3°C23.8°C33.2°C21.7°C7 mm68%2.1 m/s5.4
200430.5°C26.9°C23.2°C32.2°C21.5°C4 mm67%2.1 m/s5.6
200330.7°C27.2°C23.7°C32.5°C21.7°C4 mm67%1.9 m/s5.2
200230.4°C26.8°C23.2°C32.2°C21.4°C4 mm68%2.5 m/s5.5
200131.1°C27.3°C23.4°C32.6°C21.7°C5 mm66%2 m/s5.3
200031.1°C27.3°C23.4°C32.8°C21.6°C10 mm67%2 m/s5.7
199930.3°C26.2°C22.2°C31.7°C20.3°C2 mm64%2 m/s5.8
199830.5°C27.1°C23.6°C32.7°C22.1°C1 mm70%2.2 m/s5.2
199730.1°C26.3°C22.6°C31.2°C20.9°C3 mm67%2.2 m/s5.3
199630.9°C26.9°C22.9°C33.0°C21.1°C1 mm63%2.2 m/s5.3
199530.1°C26.4°C22.8°C32.5°C20.1°C8 mm67%2.2 m/s5.2
199430.2°C26.7°C23.1°C32.2°C21.2°C7 mm67%1.9 m/s5.2
199330.3°C26.0°C21.7°C32.6°C19.5°C8 mm64%1.8 m/s5.3
199231.1°C26.3°C21.6°C32.0°C19.7°C1 mm57%2.1 m/s5.4
199131.3°C27.2°C23.2°C34.7°C20.6°C2 mm65%2.3 m/s5.3
199031.6°C27.1°C22.6°C33.2°C20.3°C4 mm60%1.9 m/s5.3
1989 🔥31.9°C27.6°C23.4°C33.8°C22.1°C4 mm61%2.2 m/s5.2
198830.0°C26.3°C22.6°C33.5°C20.8°C1 mm66%1.8 m/s5.3
198731.2°C27.2°C23.1°C33.3°C21.0°C1 mm63%2.2 m/s5.4
198630.4°C27.1°C23.7°C32.0°C21.4°C6 mm68%2 m/s5.1
198530.3°C27.3°C24.2°C32.2°C23.0°C31 mm69%1.8 m/s5.2
198430.0°C27.0°C23.9°C31.5°C22.1°C12 mm71%2 m/s5
198331.2°C26.9°C22.6°C33.1°C20.5°C3 mm62%2.2 m/s—
198229.8°C26.3°C22.8°C30.9°C21.5°C1 mm70%2 m/s—
198129.5°C26.3°C23.0°C32.0°C20.0°C5 mm69%2.1 m/s—

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

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Kasaragod January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Kasaragod in January?▼

The average high in January is around 30.6°C with lows near 23.1°C (mean 26.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Kasaragod in January?▼

January averages 9 mm of rainfall in Kasaragod, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 117 mm in 2024.

What was the hottest January on record in Kasaragod?▼

The hottest January reached 34.7°C in 1991. The coldest dipped to 19.2°C in 2011.

Has January in Kasaragod 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. Daytime highs moved from 30.2°C to 30.2°C and overnight lows from 23.3°C to 23.7°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Kasaragod?▼

January is close to Kasaragod's year-round average and one of the drier months, so plan for around 30.6°C daytime highs and 23.1°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Kasaragod?▼

Not quite — January is the 7th coolest month in Kasaragod, averaging 26.9°C.

What should I pack for Kasaragod in January?▼

For January in Kasaragod, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 30.6°C and lows of 23.1°C.

Is Kasaragod humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 67% — moderately humid.

How windy is Kasaragod in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 2 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 2.5 m/s (2002).

Which January had the most rainfall in Kasaragod?▼

The wettest January on record was 2024 with 117 mm. On average, January sees 9 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 Kasaragod 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.