Akola Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Akola

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
30.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
13.5°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
22.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
10 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
40%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-5°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Akola January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Akola, with average highs near 30.4°C and lows around 13.5°C (mean 22°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 10 mm of rainfall and 40% relative humidity across the period.

Akola January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Akola. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Akola was 1988 — when the month averaged 24.5°C — while the coldest was 2022 at 19.2°C. Typical January days reach 30.4°C with nights near 13.5°C. The long-term trend is cooling, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp22.2°C→21.6°C-0.6°C
Max Temp30.2°C→29.7°C-0.5°C
Min Temp14.3°C→13.6°C-0.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp-0.3°C/decade ↘
Max Temp-0.3°C/decade ↘
Min Temp-0.2°C/decade ↘

Distribution of Avg Temp

19.0°C–20.5°C8 yr (18%)
20.5°C–22.0°C11 yr (24%)
22.0°C–23.5°C21 yr (47%)
23.5°C–25.0°C5 yr (11%)

Akola January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the drier months in Akola, averaging 10 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 1982 with 80 mm, while the driest were 2017, 2018 and 2025, among others at 0 mm.

Akola January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Akola during January averages 40%. The most humid January was 2020 at 67%, and the least humid was 1992 at 21%.

Akola January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 4.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Akola. The sunniest Januarys were 1999 and 2000 at 5.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2020 and 2024 at 4.

Akola January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Akola during January is 1.8 m/s. The windiest January was 1986 at 2.2 m/s, while the calmest were 1988, 2001 and 2011 at 1.5 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Akola

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

How January Ranks in Akola

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️9th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Akola Weather by Month

Akola January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp22.5°C21.9°C22.4°C21.5°C21.3°C-1.2°C
Avg High30.8°C30.6°C31.1°C30.0°C29.3°C-1.5°C
Avg Low14.2°C13.2°C13.6°C13.0°C13.4°C-0.8°C
Avg Rain18 mm10 mm7 mm8 mm4 mm-14 mm

Extreme January Records in Akola

🔥Warmest January36.2°C1988
🧊Coldest January5.6°C1997
🌧️Wettest January80 mm1982
🏜️Driest January0 mm1988
🌬️Windiest January2.2 m/s1986

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Akola have fallen by about 0.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of 5.6°C (1997) to a record high of 36.2°C (1988).

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Rainfall in January is one of the drier months, averaging 10 mm, with a wettest year of 80 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Akola?

One of the best times to visit Akola

January is one of the best times to visit Akola. Expect days averaging 30.4°C and nights around 13.5°C (mean 22°C) — cooler than Akola's yearly average — with low rainfall (10 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Akola'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 →

Akola Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Akola, with average highs near 30.4°C and lows around 13.5°C (mean 22°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 10 mm of rainfall and 40% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 10 mm of rainfall in Akola, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 80 mm (1982), and the driest just 0 mm (1988). Humidity sits around 40% and average wind speed is 1.8 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 fallen by about 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 30.2°C to 29.7°C and overnight lows from 14.3°C to 13.6°C over the same span.
January Weather in Akola, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202530.8°C22.1°C13.4°C36.2°C8.1°C0 mm48%1.7 m/s4.6
202430.3°C22.2°C14.2°C32.9°C9.1°C1 mm48%1.9 m/s4
202329.7°C21.3°C13.0°C32.7°C6.9°C1 mm52%1.7 m/s4.4
2022 ❄️26.4°C19.2°C12.1°C30.3°C5.9°C12 mm64%1.7 m/s4.3
202131.3°C23.4°C15.4°C33.8°C11.8°C2 mm44%1.9 m/s4.1
202027.3°C19.7°C12.1°C32.5°C6.7°C8 mm67%1.9 m/s4
201929.8°C20.7°C11.6°C33.1°C6.6°C1 mm27%1.7 m/s4.6
201830.9°C22.1°C13.4°C33.7°C10.4°C0 mm26%1.6 m/s4.8
201730.4°C21.8°C13.1°C34.2°C8.1°C0 mm34%1.7 m/s4.5
201631.3°C22.7°C14.2°C35.4°C7.6°C1 mm27%1.6 m/s4.6
201528.3°C20.3°C12.4°C31.7°C7.7°C28 mm52%1.7 m/s4.5
201429.5°C21.9°C14.3°C31.4°C10.6°C4 mm51%2.1 m/s4.2
201330.7°C22.5°C14.3°C34.7°C8.3°C21 mm40%1.8 m/s4.4
201230.1°C21.7°C13.4°C33.3°C7.6°C7 mm35%1.9 m/s4.6
201129.7°C20.4°C11.1°C33.3°C6.0°C0 mm43%1.5 m/s5
201029.1°C20.5°C11.8°C31.8°C9.4°C21 mm47%1.6 m/s4.9
200932.6°C24.3°C16.0°C36.2°C11.7°C0 mm33%1.7 m/s4.8
200830.6°C21.8°C13.0°C33.0°C8.8°C8 mm33%1.9 m/s4.8
200731.6°C22.6°C13.6°C35.1°C10.7°C0 mm35%1.6 m/s4.9
200631.4°C22.1°C12.8°C34.6°C8.1°C0 mm34%1.8 m/s5.1
200530.5°C22.1°C13.8°C33.0°C9.4°C37 mm35%1.9 m/s4.4
200430.2°C21.9°C13.7°C34.2°C9.7°C16 mm46%1.9 m/s4.6
200331.4°C23.1°C14.8°C35.0°C8.0°C1 mm29%1.8 m/s4.6
200230.3°C21.4°C12.4°C34.4°C8.1°C2 mm32%2 m/s4.9
200131.0°C22.2°C13.3°C34.7°C9.3°C9 mm35%1.5 m/s4.6
200031.6°C22.0°C12.4°C33.9°C9.0°C0 mm29%1.9 m/s5.3
199928.9°C19.7°C10.6°C32.3°C6.4°C0 mm43%1.6 m/s5.3
199829.5°C21.7°C13.9°C33.5°C9.4°C2 mm60%2.1 m/s4.6
199728.6°C20.0°C11.4°C31.9°C5.6°C45 mm43%1.9 m/s4.7
199632.4°C24.3°C16.2°C35.2°C11.4°C2 mm34%1.8 m/s4.7
199527.9°C19.4°C10.9°C30.7°C6.1°C37 mm47%1.9 m/s4.9
199430.4°C22.4°C14.4°C34.7°C7.5°C7 mm51%1.9 m/s4.8
199332.6°C23.3°C13.9°C34.4°C9.6°C0 mm25%1.7 m/s5
199231.7°C22.3°C12.9°C34.7°C7.3°C0 mm21%1.8 m/s4.8
199131.4°C22.1°C12.7°C35.8°C5.8°C0 mm30%1.8 m/s4.8
199032.6°C23.8°C15.0°C35.6°C11.4°C9 mm35%1.6 m/s5.2
198931.6°C21.6°C11.7°C35.1°C8.4°C0 mm27%1.7 m/s5.2
1988 🔥33.0°C24.5°C15.9°C36.2°C11.7°C0 mm30%1.5 m/s4.8
198730.4°C22.5°C14.6°C34.3°C7.5°C18 mm48%2.1 m/s4.6
198631.0°C22.8°C14.5°C33.9°C9.3°C3 mm35%2.2 m/s4.7
198531.8°C24.1°C16.4°C35.0°C12.2°C19 mm42%1.8 m/s4.8
198430.2°C22.2°C14.2°C33.9°C9.0°C18 mm47%2.1 m/s4.5
198331.5°C22.5°C13.6°C33.6°C9.3°C1 mm26%2.1 m/s—
1982 🌧️29.0°C22.3°C15.7°C31.5°C11.4°C80 mm65%1.9 m/s—
198128.6°C20.1°C11.6°C35.0°C6.6°C20 mm48%1.9 m/s—

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

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Akola January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Akola in January?▼

The average high in January is around 30.4°C with lows near 13.5°C (mean 22°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Akola in January?▼

January averages 10 mm of rainfall in Akola, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 80 mm in 1982.

What was the hottest January on record in Akola?▼

The hottest January reached 36.2°C in 1988. The coldest dipped to 5.6°C in 1997.

Has January in Akola 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 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 30.2°C to 29.7°C and overnight lows from 14.3°C to 13.6°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Akola?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Akola and one of the drier months, so plan for around 30.4°C daytime highs and 13.5°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Akola?▼

Not quite — January is the 2nd coolest month in Akola, averaging 22°C.

What should I pack for Akola in January?▼

For January in Akola, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 30.4°C and lows of 13.5°C.

Is Akola humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 40% — relatively dry.

How windy is Akola in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 1.8 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 2.2 m/s (1986).

Which January had the most rainfall in Akola?▼

The wettest January on record was 1982 with 80 mm. On average, January sees 10 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 Akola 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.