Krishnagiri Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Krishnagiri

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
32.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
12.2°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
22.2°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
9 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
70%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-3.3°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons❄️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Krishnagiri January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Krishnagiri, with average highs near 32.1°C and lows around 12.2°C (mean 22.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 9 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

Krishnagiri January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Krishnagiri. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Krishnagiri was 2024 — when the month averaged 24.7°C — while the coldest was 2006 at 19.4°C. Typical January days reach 32.1°C with nights near 12.2°C. The long-term January temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp22.4°C22.3°C-0.1°C
Max Temp32.1°C31.9°C-0.2°C
Min Temp12.7°C12.8°C+0.1°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

19.0°C20.5°C4 yr (9%)
20.5°C22.0°C13 yr (29%)
22.0°C23.5°C24 yr (53%)
23.5°C25.0°C4 yr (9%)

What January Feels Like in Krishnagiri

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Cool
Morning
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Hot
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How January Ranks in Krishnagiri

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Krishnagiri Weather by Month

Krishnagiri January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp22.3°C21.8°C22.2°C22.2°C22.6°C+0.3°C
Avg High32.1°C31.9°C32.3°C32.2°C32.4°C+0.3°C
Avg Low12.4°C11.7°C12.1°C12.2°C12.9°C+0.5°C
Avg Rain17 mm8 mm7 mm4 mm8 mm-9 mm

Extreme January Records in Krishnagiri

🔥Warmest January35.5°C1983
🧊Coldest January8.1°C1992
🌧️Wettest January56 mm1985
🏜️Driest January0 mm1983
🌬️Windiest January2.9 m/s2014

Key Insights for January

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

January has ranged from a record low of 8.1°C (1992) to a record high of 35.5°C (1983).

Rainfall in January is one of the drier months, averaging 9 mm, with a wettest year of 56 mm.

📊 View Krishnagiri's full weather history →

Is January a Good Time to Visit Krishnagiri?

One of the best times to visit Krishnagiri

January is one of the best times to visit Krishnagiri. Expect days averaging 32.1°C and nights around 12.2°C (mean 22.2°C) — cooler than Krishnagiri's yearly average — with low rainfall (9 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

Krishnagiri Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Krishnagiri, with average highs near 32.1°C and lows around 12.2°C (mean 22.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 9 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 9 mm of rainfall in Krishnagiri, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 56 mm (1985), and the driest just 0 mm (1983). Humidity sits around 70% and average wind speed is 2.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.1 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 32.1°C to 31.9°C and overnight lows from 12.7°C to 12.8°C over the same span.
January Weather in Krishnagiri, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearHighLowAvgRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202532.4°C11.5°C22.0°C7 mm76%2.4 m/s4.8
2024 🔥34.2°C15.3°C24.7°C7 mm67%2.6 m/s4.7
202330.0°C10.3°C20.1°C1 mm75%2 m/s5.2
202231.8°C13.7°C22.7°C3 mm79%1.9 m/s4.8
202131.0°C13.3°C22.1°C27 mm78%2.4 m/s4.3
202034.7°C13.6°C24.1°C1 mm69%2.2 m/s5.3
201933.1°C11.5°C22.3°C2 mm59%2.4 m/s5.4
201831.6°C11.6°C21.6°C0 mm69%1.9 m/s5.2
201733.6°C12.6°C23.1°C7 mm62%2.4 m/s4.9
201633.2°C12.1°C22.6°C2 mm70%2 m/s4.9
201532.0°C10.3°C21.2°C3 mm66%2.2 m/s4.9
201432.0°C14.4°C23.2°C0 mm64%2.9 m/s5
201333.0°C13.6°C23.3°C0 mm63%2.4 m/s5.6
201231.5°C11.0°C21.3°C2 mm69%2 m/s5.5
201129.5°C11.9°C20.7°C7 mm79%2.2 m/s5.3
201032.4°C13.2°C22.8°C12 mm71%2.3 m/s4.9
200932.2°C11.5°C21.9°C6 mm75%2.1 m/s5.3
200831.2°C11.4°C21.3°C21 mm75%1.9 m/s5.4
200732.4°C11.9°C22.1°C1 mm66%2.4 m/s5.1
2006 ❄️28.4°C10.5°C19.4°C6 mm80%1.9 m/s5.4
200531.9°C13.0°C22.5°C3 mm71%2 m/s5.3
200433.1°C13.0°C23.0°C9 mm65%2.2 m/s5.3
200334.0°C13.6°C23.8°C0 mm63%2.5 m/s5.3
200233.7°C11.6°C22.7°C24 mm74%2.1 m/s4.9
200132.6°C12.0°C22.3°C1 mm68%2.3 m/s5
200033.6°C12.9°C23.2°C3 mm66%2.4 m/s5.2
199931.4°C11.9°C21.7°C1 mm73%1.9 m/s5.6
199829.8°C13.9°C21.8°C0 mm81%1.9 m/s4.8
199729.5°C11.1°C20.3°C13 mm77%1.9 m/s4.8
199632.6°C11.4°C22.0°C3 mm62%2.5 m/s5.3
199530.8°C11.6°C21.2°C33 mm74%2.4 m/s4.5
199431.5°C12.6°C22.1°C2 mm78%2.2 m/s5.1
199334.0°C10.8°C22.4°C0 mm64%2.3 m/s5.3
199231.1°C8.1°C19.6°C4 mm74%2.3 m/s5.4
199134.8°C13.3°C24.1°C1 mm62%2.6 m/s5
199033.3°C12.3°C22.8°C21 mm62%2.4 m/s5.4
198933.8°C11.6°C22.7°C3 mm63%2.4 m/s4.8
198831.7°C11.9°C21.8°C0 mm71%2.4 m/s5.2
198732.0°C11.3°C21.7°C6 mm68%2.6 m/s5.1
198630.8°C13.6°C22.2°C41 mm75%2.4 m/s4.6
1985 🌧️31.9°C11.9°C21.9°C56 mm73%2.3 m/s5
198430.5°C14.8°C22.7°C22 mm79%2.3 m/s4.6
198335.5°C11.0°C23.2°C0 mm60%2.3 m/s
198230.0°C12.4°C21.2°C1 mm75%2.1 m/s
198132.4°C13.4°C22.9°C24 mm70%2.2 m/s

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

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Krishnagiri January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Krishnagiri in January?

The average high in January is around 32.1°C with lows near 12.2°C (mean 22.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Krishnagiri in January?

January averages 9 mm of rainfall in Krishnagiri, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 56 mm in 1985.

What was the hottest January on record in Krishnagiri?

The hottest January reached 35.5°C in 1983. The coldest dipped to 8.1°C in 1992.

Has January in Krishnagiri 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 32.1°C to 31.9°C and overnight lows from 12.7°C to 12.8°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Krishnagiri?

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Krishnagiri and one of the drier months, so plan for around 32.1°C daytime highs and 12.2°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Krishnagiri?

Not quite — January is the 3rd coolest month in Krishnagiri, averaging 22.2°C.

What should I pack for Krishnagiri in January?

For January in Krishnagiri, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 32.1°C and lows of 12.2°C.

Is Krishnagiri humid in January?

Relative humidity in January averages 70% — moderately humid.

How windy is Krishnagiri in January?

Average wind speed in January is 2.3 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 2.9 m/s (2014).

Which January had the most rainfall in Krishnagiri?

The wettest January on record was 1985 with 56 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.

Krishnagiri full weather history Other Tamil Nadu cities

Explore how the weather in Krishnagiri 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.