Pelling weather in January (Sikkim, India)

Is Pelling a good destination in January, weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Pelling includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Anticipate daytime highs near 11°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 1°C. This time of year is known for its most moderate and comfortable temperatures.

Precipitation

Pelling in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about a single day will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 166 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Pelling. November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pelling, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 3%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Darjeeling, India (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in India in January

Find out more about the weather in India and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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