Arunachal Pradesh Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh, India in January.

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Itānagar Tawang

Planning a trip to Arunachal Pradesh, India this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Arunachal Pradesh in January

Arunachal Pradesh, India is a region in India. Arunachal Pradesh, India has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Tawang at 4°C (39°F) to pleasant in Itānagar at 21°C (70°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Itānagar and -11°C (12°F) in Tawang. Although January is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in Arunachal Pradesh, India where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.

To explore the conditions in Arunachal Pradesh, India in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 52 mm (2 in) in Itānagar.

Explore Arunachal Pradesh by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Arunachal Pradesh — and find the best time to visit. (based on Itānagar)

January21°C (70°F) February22°C (72°F) March24°C (75°F) April26°C (79°F) May28°C (82°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August30°C (86°F) September29°C (84°F) October28°C (82°F) November25°C (77°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Arunachal Pradesh in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Arunachal Pradesh.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Arunachal Pradesh

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Arunachal Pradesh, India?

Temperature range in Arunachal Pradesh (January)

Precipitation variation in Arunachal Pradesh (January)

Itānagar

In January Itānagar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
52 mm (2 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Itānagar →

Tawang

In January Tawang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
50 mm (2 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tawang →

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In our records: India January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in India in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in India dropped to -39°C (-38°F) in Leh on January 25, 2008.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in India was -27°C (-17°F) in Leh on January 1, 2018.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Arunachal Pradesh in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Itānagar 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Tawang 4°C (39°F) -11°C (12°F) 50 mm (2 in)

Arunachal Pradesh weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Arunachal Pradesh, India in January?

Expect perfect weather across Arunachal Pradesh, India in January. The popular destination of Itānagar averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Arunachal Pradesh, India in January?

Daytime temperatures in Itānagar peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in January, dropping to about 10°C (50°F) overnight.

Does Arunachal Pradesh, India get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Itānagar averages just 52 mm (2 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Arunachal Pradesh, India?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Arunachal Pradesh, India with overall perfect weather in Itānagar. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Arunachal Pradesh, India is in January, November and December with generally perfect weather in Itānagar. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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