Paschim Medinipur Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Paschim Medinipur

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
28.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
6.2°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
17.2°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
13 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
66%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-8.8°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🥶Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Paschim Medinipur January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Paschim Medinipur, with average highs near 28.1°C and lows around 6.2°C (mean 17.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 13 mm of rainfall and 66% relative humidity across the period.

Paschim Medinipur January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Paschim Medinipur. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Paschim Medinipur was 1990 — when the month averaged 20°C — while the coldest was 2013 at 15.3°C. Typical January days reach 28.1°C with nights near 6.2°C. The long-term trend is cooling, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp18.7°C17.1°C-1.6°C
Max Temp29.9°C27.2°C-2.7°C
Min Temp7.5°C7.0°C-0.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp-0.4°C/decade ↘
Max Temp-0.7°C/decade ↘
Min Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘

Distribution of Avg Temp

15.0°C16.3°C13 yr (29%)
16.3°C17.5°C17 yr (38%)
17.5°C18.8°C10 yr (22%)
18.8°C20.0°C5 yr (11%)

What January Feels Like in Paschim Medinipur

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Cold
Morning
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Warm
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How January Ranks in Paschim Medinipur

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Paschim Medinipur Weather by Month

Paschim Medinipur January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp18.1°C17.4°C17.0°C16.4°C16.9°C-1.2°C
Avg High29.5°C28.7°C27.8°C27.2°C27.1°C-2.4°C
Avg Low6.7°C6.1°C6.2°C5.6°C6.8°C+0.1°C
Avg Rain12 mm14 mm12 mm12 mm15 mm+3 mm

Extreme January Records in Paschim Medinipur

🔥Warmest January33.4°C1990
🧊Coldest January2.9°C2013
🌧️Wettest January64 mm2012
🏜️Driest January0 mm1988
🌬️Windiest January1.9 m/s2013

Key Insights for January

January temperatures in Paschim Medinipur have fallen by about 1.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

January has ranged from a record low of 2.9°C (2013) to a record high of 33.4°C (1990).

Rainfall in January is one of the drier months, averaging 13 mm, with a wettest year of 64 mm.

Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.7°C per decade while lows fell 0.1°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

📊 View Paschim Medinipur's full weather history →

Is January a Good Time to Visit Paschim Medinipur?

One of the best times to visit Paschim Medinipur

January is one of the best times to visit Paschim Medinipur. Expect days averaging 28.1°C and nights around 6.2°C (mean 17.2°C) — cooler than Paschim Medinipur's yearly average — with low rainfall (13 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

Paschim Medinipur Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Paschim Medinipur, with average highs near 28.1°C and lows around 6.2°C (mean 17.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 13 mm of rainfall and 66% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 13 mm of rainfall in Paschim Medinipur, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 64 mm (2012), and the driest just 0 mm (1988). Humidity sits around 66% and average wind speed is 1.5 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.9 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 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 29.9°C to 27.2°C and overnight lows from 7.5°C to 7°C over the same span.
January Weather in Paschim Medinipur, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearHighLowAvgRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.9°C7.7°C17.8°C0 mm76%1.5 m/s3.6
202425.4°C6.8°C16.1°C14 mm75%1.5 m/s3.1
202328.4°C6.5°C17.4°C0 mm71%1.6 m/s3.3
202225.4°C6.9°C16.1°C31 mm80%1.5 m/s3.5
202128.9°C7.0°C17.9°C0 mm70%1.3 m/s3.4
202026.3°C5.6°C15.9°C41 mm76%1.4 m/s3.5
201927.9°C6.2°C17.0°C0 mm63%1.5 m/s3.9
201825.5°C5.4°C15.4°C0 mm66%1.4 m/s4
201726.6°C5.3°C15.9°C6 mm70%1.5 m/s4
201629.8°C6.5°C18.2°C7 mm65%1.3 m/s3.3
201528.0°C5.8°C16.9°C38 mm71%1.7 m/s3.7
201425.4°C6.2°C15.8°C0 mm75%1.6 m/s3.8
2013 ❄️27.6°C2.9°C15.3°C3 mm66%1.9 m/s3.7
2012 🌧️26.7°C5.3°C16.0°C64 mm76%1.5 m/s3.3
201129.0°C5.4°C17.2°C2 mm63%1.5 m/s3.8
201025.6°C6.6°C16.1°C0 mm66%1.6 m/s4
200929.3°C8.6°C18.9°C3 mm73%1.3 m/s3.6
200827.0°C5.4°C16.2°C57 mm74%1.6 m/s3.8
200728.4°C5.7°C17.1°C2 mm67%1.4 m/s3.7
200628.1°C6.6°C17.3°C0 mm63%1.4 m/s4.2
200525.6°C8.0°C16.8°C27 mm74%1.4 m/s3.5
200426.8°C5.5°C16.1°C2 mm72%1.5 m/s3.9
200327.3°C4.3°C15.8°C0 mm65%1.5 m/s4
200227.7°C6.3°C17.0°C24 mm74%1.5 m/s3.9
200129.9°C5.3°C17.6°C0 mm57%1.5 m/s4.1
200027.4°C6.2°C16.8°C4 mm66%1.5 m/s4.5
199927.7°C6.3°C17.0°C0 mm66%1.6 m/s4.6
199827.3°C6.1°C16.7°C39 mm73%1.6 m/s3.5
199728.7°C7.0°C17.9°C22 mm54%1.5 m/s4
199627.2°C6.4°C16.8°C20 mm71%1.5 m/s4
199527.7°C6.5°C17.1°C13 mm57%1.7 m/s3.9
199428.8°C5.9°C17.3°C11 mm64%1.6 m/s4.4
199329.5°C6.0°C17.7°C15 mm53%1.7 m/s4.3
199228.0°C5.2°C16.6°C13 mm67%1.4 m/s4.2
199129.0°C5.3°C17.2°C4 mm66%1.6 m/s4
1990 🔥33.4°C6.7°C20.0°C0 mm51%1.7 m/s4.6
198928.4°C4.7°C16.5°C0 mm48%1.6 m/s4.5
198830.7°C8.5°C19.6°C0 mm48%1.8 m/s4.6
198726.8°C5.2°C16.0°C4 mm62%1.5 m/s4.4
198630.6°C4.9°C17.7°C13 mm58%1.7 m/s4.4
198531.0°C8.0°C19.5°C12 mm60%1.4 m/s4.2
198430.4°C6.7°C18.5°C30 mm52%1.6 m/s3.9
198330.8°C7.7°C19.3°C1 mm49%1.5 m/s
198228.5°C7.9°C18.2°C20 mm68%1.3 m/s
198128.7°C7.0°C17.8°C26 mm71%1.7 m/s

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

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Paschim Medinipur January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Paschim Medinipur in January?

The average high in January is around 28.1°C with lows near 6.2°C (mean 17.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Paschim Medinipur in January?

January averages 13 mm of rainfall in Paschim Medinipur, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 64 mm in 2012.

What was the hottest January on record in Paschim Medinipur?

The hottest January reached 33.4°C in 1990. The coldest dipped to 2.9°C in 2013.

Has January in Paschim Medinipur 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 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 29.9°C to 27.2°C and overnight lows from 7.5°C to 7°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Paschim Medinipur?

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Paschim Medinipur and one of the drier months, so plan for around 28.1°C daytime highs and 6.2°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Paschim Medinipur?

Not quite — January is the 2nd coolest month in Paschim Medinipur, averaging 17.2°C.

What should I pack for Paschim Medinipur in January?

For January in Paschim Medinipur, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 28.1°C and lows of 6.2°C.

Is Paschim Medinipur humid in January?

Relative humidity in January averages 66% — moderately humid.

How windy is Paschim Medinipur in January?

Average wind speed in January is 1.5 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 1.9 m/s (2013).

Which January had the most rainfall in Paschim Medinipur?

The wettest January on record was 2012 with 64 mm. On average, January sees 13 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.

Paschim Medinipur full weather history Other West Bengal cities

Explore how the weather in Paschim Medinipur 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.