Gujarat Weather in January

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

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Ahmedabad Rajkot Sūrat Silvassa

Planning a getaway to Gujarat, 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 Gujarat in January

Gujarat, India is a region in India. January in Gujarat generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with almost no precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Dwārka at 26°C (79°F) to very warm in Silvassa at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Silvassa and 19°C (66°F) in Dwārka. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Ahmedabad.

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

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.7 mm (0.1 in) in Ahmedabad.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this January. For example, Ahmedabad gets approximately 287 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Gujarat by month

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

January29°C (84°F) February31°C (88°F) March36°C (97°F) April40°C (104°F) May42°C (108°F) June39°C (102°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August33°C (91°F) September34°C (93°F) October36°C (97°F) November34°C (93°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Gujarat in January

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

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 Gujarat

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

Temperature range in Gujarat (January)

Precipitation variation in Gujarat (January)

Ahmedabad

In January Ahmedabad generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
287 hours
274 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ahmedabad →

Rajkot

In January Rajkot generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Rajkot →

Sūrat

In January Sūrat generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sūrat →

Silvassa

In January Silvassa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.5 mm (0.2 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Silvassa →

Vapi

In January Vapi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Vapi →

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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 Gujarat in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ahmedabad 29°C (84°F) 14°C (57°F) 1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Rajkot 29°C (84°F) 14°C (57°F) 0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Sūrat 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Silvassa 31°C (88°F) 16°C (61°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Vapi 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Vadodara 30°C (86°F) 15°C (59°F) 2.3 mm (0.1 in)

Gujarat weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Gujarat, India in January. The popular destination of Ahmedabad averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Ahmedabad averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

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

January is on the drier side in Gujarat, India. Ahmedabad averages only about 1.7 mm (0.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Gujarat, India?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Gujarat, India with overall perfect weather in Ahmedabad.

On average, the best time to visit Gujarat, India is in January with generally perfect weather in Ahmedabad. The weather in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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