Assam Weather in January

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

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Guwahati Tezpur Dibrugarh Dimāpur

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

What to Expect in Assam in January

Assam, India is a region in India. January in Assam generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Guwahati. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Guwahati.

For specific regional insights in Assam, India, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Guwahati with an average of 15 mm (0.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Tinsukia with 35 mm (1.4 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Guwahati sees close to 225 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Assam by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Assam - and find the best time to visit. (based on Guwahati)

January25°C (77°F) February27°C (81°F) March32°C (90°F) April32°C (90°F) May32°C (90°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August33°C (91°F) September32°C (90°F) October31°C (88°F) November29°C (84°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Assam in January

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

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 Assam

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

Temperature range in Assam (January)

Precipitation variation in Assam (January)

Guwahati

In January Guwahati generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
232 hours
225 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Guwahati →

Tezpur

In January Tezpur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Tezpur →

Dibrugarh

In January Dibrugarh generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Dibrugarh →

Dimāpur

In January Dimāpur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
26 mm (1 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Dimāpur →

Hatikhuli

In January Hatikhuli generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Hatikhuli →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Assam, in India.

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 Assam in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Guwahati 25°C (77°F) 12°C (54°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Tezpur 25°C (77°F) 12°C (54°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Dibrugarh 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Dimāpur 23°C (73°F) 10°C (50°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Hatikhuli 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Tinsukia 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)

Assam weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Assam, India in January?

Expect excellent weather across Assam, India in January. The popular destination of Guwahati averages 25°C (77°F) by day and 12°C (54°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Assam, India in January?

In Guwahati, the average daytime high in January is 25°C (77°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 12°C (54°F).

Does Assam, India get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Assam, India during January, with Guwahati averaging close to 15 mm (0.6 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Assam, India?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, November and December offering mostly excellent weather in Guwahati. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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