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Weather in January in India

Are you planning a trip a to India in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in India in January?

In January, India experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Hundar at -19°C to very warm in Shoranūr at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Shoranūr and -27°C in Hundar. While January might be the chilliest month, India offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Sasan Gir with an average of 0.4 mm to heavy rainfall in Lachen with 689 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, New Delhi enjoys approximately 219 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in India for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our India climate page.

Where to go in India in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the India on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in India?

New Delhi

In January New Delhi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

New Delhi
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24°C 
10°C 
221 hours 
7.4 mm 
1 day 
21°C 
9°C 
219 hours 
26 mm 
1 day 
25°C 
12°C 
225 hours 
37 mm 
2 days 
Climate in New Delhi

Bangalore

In January Bangalore generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Bangalore
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28°C 
17°C 
212 hours 
27 mm 
2 days 
29°C 
17°C 
265 hours 
4.7 mm 
0 days 
31°C 
18°C 
250 hours 
8.2 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Bangalore

Jaipur

In January Jaipur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Jaipur
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25°C 
11°C 
3.8 mm 
1 day 
23°C 
9°C 
10 mm 
1 day 
27°C 
13°C 
9.9 mm 
1 day 
Climate in Jaipur

Chennai

In January Chennai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Chennai
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29°C 
24°C 
210 hours 
119 mm 
6 days 
29°C 
23°C 
230 hours 
17 mm 
1 day 
30°C 
23°C 
238 hours 
9.4 mm 
1 day 
Climate in Chennai

Mumbai

In January Mumbai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Mumbai
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30°C 
22°C 
253 hours 
5.6 mm 
0 days 
29°C 
20°C 
270 hours 
1 mm 
0 days 
29°C 
21°C 
258 hours 
1 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Mumbai

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in India.

Is January the best time to visit India?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit India with overall perfect weather in New Delhi. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, November and December provide perfect weather in New Delhi. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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