Chandigarh Weather in January

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

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Chandīgarh

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

What to Expect in Chandigarh in January

Chandigarh, India is a region in India. January in Chandigarh generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Chandīgarh. Even if January is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Chandigarh, India that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.

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

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 44 mm (1.7 in) in Chandīgarh.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this January. For example, Chandīgarh gets approximately 240 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Chandigarh by month

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

January19°C (66°F) February23°C (73°F) March29°C (84°F) April36°C (97°F) May39°C (102°F) June38°C (100°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October32°C (90°F) November27°C (81°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Chandigarh in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Chandigarh

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Chandigarh, India?

Chandīgarh

In January Chandīgarh generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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

Chandigarh weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across Chandigarh, India in January. The popular destination of Chandīgarh averages 19°C (66°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Chandīgarh peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in January, dropping to about 8°C (46°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Chandīgarh averages just 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Chandigarh, India.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Chandigarh, India?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Chandigarh, India with overall pleasant weather in Chandīgarh. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Chandigarh, India is in February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in Chandīgarh. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.

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