Dharmsāla weather in January (Himachal Pradesh, India)

How's the weather trend in Dharmsāla as January approaches? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Dharmsāla generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 11°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 1°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Precipitation

Dharmsāla in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 5 days will see rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Dharmsāla. April, May, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dharmsāla climate page with graphs.

 

Dharmsāla, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Data from: Dharamshala, India (5 KM, 3 Miles).

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Barbeque

2/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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