UP & Bihar in January
Agra 7–21 °C, dry, dense fog some mornings
Where to go
Our picks for January
The Sangam, the Magh Mela and the home of the Kumbh
The Bodhi tree and the Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar
Dawn boats, evening aarti and the oldest lanes on the Ganges
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Is January a good time to visit UP & Bihar?
Cold, clear afternoons and some of the year's best light, but January is the heart of the fog season. Dense fog can sit over the plain until late morning, delaying trains by hours and sometimes diverting flights into Varanasi, Lucknow and Agra. The Magh Mela begins at the Prayagraj Sangam, and Bodh Gaya is full of monks and pilgrims from across Asia. Build a spare half-day into any plan that relies on a train or flight.
What is the weather like in UP & Bihar in January?
Agra 7–21 °C, dry, dense fog some mornings. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in UP & Bihar in January?
We suggest Prayagraj, Bodh Gaya, Varanasi. Book midday flights rather than early-morning ones, which are the most likely to be held by fog.