Jharkhand Weather in January

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

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Rānchī Jamshedpur Deoghar Dhanbād

Planning a getaway to Jharkhand, 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 Jharkhand in January

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Deoghar to 26°C (79°F) in Jamshedpur. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Jamshedpur and 11°C (52°F) in Deoghar. During this period, Rānchī experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Jamshedpur with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to low rainfall in Rānchī with 19 mm (0.7 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Jharkhand in January

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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 Jharkhand

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

Temperature range in Jharkhand (January)

Precipitation variation in Jharkhand (January)

Rānchī

In January Rānchī generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Rānchī →

Jamshedpur

In January Jamshedpur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
9.1 mm (0.4 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Jamshedpur →

Deoghar

In January Deoghar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.4 mm (0.3 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Deoghar →

Dhanbād

In January Dhanbād generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
9.1 mm (0.4 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dhanbād →

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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 Jharkhand in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rānchī 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Jamshedpur 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Deoghar 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Dhanbād 25°C (77°F) 11°C (52°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)

Jharkhand weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Jharkhand, India in January. The popular destination of Rānchī averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 11°C (52°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Jharkhand, India during January range from a nighttime low near 11°C (52°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Rānchī.

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

Not particularly. Rānchī averages just 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Jharkhand, India.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Jharkhand, India?

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

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

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