Chhattisgarh Weather in January

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

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Raipur Bilāspur Bhilai Durg

Planning a getaway to Chhattisgarh, India this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Chhattisgarh in January

Chhattisgarh, India is a region in India. January in Chhattisgarh generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Raipur. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Raipur.

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

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 16 mm (0.6 in) in Raipur.

Explore Chhattisgarh by month

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

January29°C (84°F) February32°C (90°F) March37°C (99°F) April41°C (106°F) May43°C (109°F) June38°C (100°F) July32°C (90°F) This monthAugust31°C (88°F) September33°C (91°F) October33°C (91°F) November31°C (88°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Chhattisgarh in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Chhattisgarh

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

Temperature range in Chhattisgarh (January)

Precipitation variation in Chhattisgarh (January)

Raipur

In January Raipur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Raipur →

Bilāspur

In January Bilāspur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.5 mm (0.3 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Bilāspur →

Bhilai

In January Bhilai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
9.9 mm (0.4 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Bhilai →

Durg

In January Durg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
9 mm (0.4 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Durg →

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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 Chhattisgarh in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Raipur 29°C (84°F) 14°C (57°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Bilāspur 28°C (82°F) 14°C (57°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Bhilai 29°C (84°F) 14°C (57°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Durg 29°C (84°F) 14°C (57°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)

Chhattisgarh weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Chhattisgarh, India typically experiences excellent weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Raipur average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

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

In Raipur, the average daytime high in January is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Chhattisgarh, India during January, with Raipur averaging close to 16 mm (0.6 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Chhattisgarh, India?

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

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

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