Kannauj Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Kannauj

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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23.8°C
Avg Low
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8.2°C
Avg Temp
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16.0°C
Avg Rain
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17 mm
Avg Humidity
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44%
Avg Wind
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1.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-10.5°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies💧Dry month🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Kannauj January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Kannauj, with average highs near 23.8°C and lows around 8.2°C (mean 16°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 17 mm of rainfall and 44% relative humidity across the period.

Kannauj January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Kannauj. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Kannauj was 1990 — when the month averaged 19.5°C — while the coldest was 2022 at 13.6°C. Typical January days reach 23.8°C with nights near 8.2°C. The long-term trend is cooling, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp15.8°C→15.3°C-0.5°C
Max Temp23.4°C→22.7°C-0.7°C
Min Temp8.3°C→8.0°C-0.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp-0.3°C/decade ↘
Max Temp-0.4°C/decade ↘
Min Temp-0.2°C/decade ↘

Distribution of Avg Temp

13.0°C–14.8°C6 yr (13%)
14.8°C–16.5°C22 yr (49%)
16.5°C–18.3°C15 yr (33%)
18.3°C–20.0°C2 yr (4%)

Kannauj January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the drier months in Kannauj, averaging 17 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 1982 with 71 mm, while the driest were 1990, 2006 and 2008 at 0 mm.

Kannauj January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Kannauj during January averages 44%. The most humid January was 2020 at 68%, and the least humid was 2007 at 27%.

Kannauj January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 3.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Kannauj. The sunniest January was 1995 at 4.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2024 at 1.8.

Kannauj January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Kannauj during January is 1.7 m/s. The windiest Januarys were 1990 and 1993 at 2.4 m/s, while the calmest was 2024 at 1.3 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Kannauj

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Cold
Morning
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Mild
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How January Ranks in Kannauj

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Kannauj Weather by Month

Kannauj January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp15.9°C16.9°C16.3°C15.5°C15.1°C-0.8°C
Avg High23.6°C25.1°C24.2°C23.3°C22.3°C-1.3°C
Avg Low8.1°C8.6°C8.4°C7.7°C7.9°C-0.2°C
Avg Rain22 mm15 mm11 mm18 mm18 mm-4 mm

Extreme January Records in Kannauj

🔥Warmest January33.2°C1990
🧊Coldest January0.9°C1986
🌧️Wettest January71 mm1982
🏜️Driest January0 mm1990
🌬️Windiest January2.4 m/s1990

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Kannauj have fallen by about 0.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of 0.9°C (1986) to a record high of 33.2°C (1990).

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Rainfall in January is one of the drier months, averaging 17 mm, with a wettest year of 71 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.4°C per decade while lows fell 0.2°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Kannauj?

A good time to visit Kannauj

January is a good time to visit Kannauj, with days averaging 23.8°C and nights around 8.2°C (mean 16°C, cooler than Kannauj's yearly average) and low rainfall. November and February are marginally more temperate, but January still suits most travellers.

See Kannauj'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 →

Kannauj Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Kannauj, with average highs near 23.8°C and lows around 8.2°C (mean 16°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 17 mm of rainfall and 44% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 17 mm of rainfall in Kannauj, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 71 mm (1982), and the driest just 0 mm (1990). Humidity sits around 44% and average wind speed is 1.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.3 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 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 23.4°C to 22.7°C and overnight lows from 8.3°C to 8°C over the same span.
January Weather in Kannauj, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202524.5°C16.5°C8.5°C28.5°C5.5°C1 mm47%1.7 m/s2.8
202421.6°C14.5°C7.5°C25.4°C4.9°C4 mm49%1.3 m/s1.8
202322.4°C15.0°C7.6°C26.4°C2.2°C18 mm53%1.5 m/s2.5
2022 ❄️19.9°C13.6°C7.3°C25.2°C4.2°C34 mm66%1.6 m/s2.4
202125.1°C17.1°C9.1°C29.5°C4.5°C3 mm42%1.8 m/s2.4
202020.3°C14.0°C7.6°C24.5°C2.5°C47 mm68%1.6 m/s2.7
201922.9°C15.1°C7.3°C27.4°C3.3°C15 mm48%1.7 m/s3.3
201825.5°C16.4°C7.2°C30.9°C4.6°C1 mm29%1.8 m/s3.1
201724.9°C16.8°C8.6°C29.6°C2.6°C23 mm41%1.8 m/s3.1
201625.8°C17.8°C9.8°C30.3°C4.0°C6 mm30%1.5 m/s2.9
201522.5°C15.1°C7.7°C24.9°C4.4°C30 mm49%1.8 m/s2.1
201422.3°C15.5°C8.6°C25.0°C3.6°C39 mm58%1.6 m/s2.3
201322.9°C14.5°C6.1°C28.2°C1.6°C10 mm42%1.8 m/s2.8
201221.8°C14.8°C7.7°C25.7°C3.3°C46 mm57%1.6 m/s2.9
201122.3°C14.2°C6.2°C26.1°C2.0°C1 mm50%1.7 m/s3.2
201022.3°C14.8°C7.3°C26.9°C4.6°C4 mm51%1.4 m/s2.3
200923.0°C16.3°C9.6°C28.0°C6.4°C1 mm60%1.4 m/s3.3
200824.7°C16.8°C8.9°C29.2°C4.8°C0 mm30%1.7 m/s3.4
200725.9°C17.2°C8.5°C31.9°C4.4°C1 mm27%1.9 m/s3.7
200626.3°C17.2°C8.1°C32.1°C3.6°C0 mm32%1.9 m/s3.9
200522.8°C15.8°C8.9°C26.0°C5.1°C16 mm51%1.5 m/s3.2
200421.5°C14.9°C8.3°C25.6°C4.9°C35 mm59%1.4 m/s2.5
200323.0°C15.0°C7.1°C29.4°C3.2°C23 mm45%1.6 m/s2.3
200223.5°C16.0°C8.5°C26.1°C5.6°C23 mm43%1.5 m/s3.1
200125.0°C16.4°C7.7°C31.9°C3.1°C3 mm30%1.7 m/s3.2
200026.2°C17.4°C8.6°C28.6°C3.6°C7 mm29%1.8 m/s3.5
199924.2°C16.3°C8.3°C29.1°C5.2°C16 mm44%1.6 m/s2.9
199822.8°C14.9°C6.9°C26.1°C2.4°C10 mm46%1.6 m/s3.9
199724.1°C15.8°C7.4°C27.0°C4.4°C7 mm34%1.6 m/s4.1
199625.0°C17.0°C9.1°C26.7°C4.1°C59 mm43%1.9 m/s4
199523.8°C15.6°C7.3°C27.1°C3.9°C25 mm41%2 m/s4.4
199426.9°C18.9°C11.0°C32.7°C5.5°C23 mm38%1.8 m/s3.9
199325.7°C17.4°C9.1°C29.5°C4.6°C3 mm34%2.4 m/s3.9
199224.8°C16.8°C8.7°C30.8°C3.2°C8 mm45%1.8 m/s3.8
199125.3°C16.5°C7.7°C32.8°C2.5°C0 mm33%1.7 m/s4.1
1990 🔥28.6°C19.5°C10.5°C33.2°C6.2°C0 mm28%2.4 m/s4.3
198923.6°C15.0°C6.4°C30.6°C2.4°C20 mm42%2.1 m/s3.8
198826.5°C17.9°C9.3°C29.1°C5.6°C10 mm31%1.7 m/s4
198724.8°C16.9°C9.1°C27.8°C4.4°C24 mm41%1.5 m/s3.8
198620.7°C13.7°C6.8°C24.8°C0.9°C12 mm64%1.4 m/s3.9
198524.0°C16.2°C8.5°C27.0°C5.8°C26 mm46%1.6 m/s3.9
198423.3°C15.4°C7.5°C25.6°C3.9°C6 mm45%1.5 m/s4
198323.0°C15.3°C7.6°C26.3°C4.1°C17 mm44%1.5 m/s—
1982 🌧️23.7°C16.5°C9.3°C26.9°C5.8°C71 mm53%1.6 m/s—
198122.9°C15.8°C8.8°C26.4°C3.7°C18 mm56%1.5 m/s—

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

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Kannauj January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Kannauj in January?▼

The average high in January is around 23.8°C with lows near 8.2°C (mean 16°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Kannauj in January?▼

January averages 17 mm of rainfall in Kannauj, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 71 mm in 1982.

What was the hottest January on record in Kannauj?▼

The hottest January reached 33.2°C in 1990. The coldest dipped to 0.9°C in 1986.

Has January in Kannauj 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 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 23.4°C to 22.7°C and overnight lows from 8.3°C to 8°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Kannauj?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Kannauj and one of the drier months, so plan for around 23.8°C daytime highs and 8.2°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Kannauj?▼

Yes — January is the coldest month of the year in Kannauj, averaging 16°C.

What should I pack for Kannauj in January?▼

For January in Kannauj, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 23.8°C and lows of 8.2°C.

Is Kannauj humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 44% — relatively dry.

How windy is Kannauj in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 1.7 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 2.4 m/s (1990).

Which January had the most rainfall in Kannauj?▼

The wettest January on record was 1982 with 71 mm. On average, January sees 17 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 Kannauj 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.