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Lahaul and Spiti district Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Lahaul and Spiti district, India in January.

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Planning a journey to the Lahaul and Spiti district, India this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Lahaul and Spiti district in January

The Lahaul and Spiti district, India is a region in India. January in the Lahaul and Spiti district generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -17°C (1°F) and nighttime temperatures around -27°C (-17°F) in Kaza. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For specific regional insights in the Lahaul and Spiti district, India, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 88 mm (3.5 in) in Kaza.

Explore the Lahaul and Spiti district by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Lahaul and Spiti district — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kaza)

January-17°C (1°F) February-15°C (5°F) March-10°C (14°F) April-6°C (21°F) May-1°C (30°F) June5°C (41°F) This monthJuly11°C (52°F) August12°C (54°F) September8°C (46°F) October1°C (34°F) November-7°C (19°F) December-14°C (7°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Lahaul and Spiti district in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Lahaul and Spiti district.

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 the Lahaul and Spiti district

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in the Lahaul and Spiti district, India?

Kaza

In January Kaza generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -17°C (1°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -27°C (-17°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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December
January
February
Max temperature
-14°C (7°F)
-17°C (1°F)
-15°C (5°F)
Min temperature
-29°C (-20°F)
-27°C (-17°F)
-25°C (-13°F)
Monthly snowfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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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.

The Lahaul and Spiti district weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Lahaul and Spiti district, India in January?

In January, the Lahaul and Spiti district, India generally has poor weather conditions. Kaza sees daytime temperatures near -17°C (1°F), with nights cooling to roughly -27°C (-17°F).

What is the average temperature in the Lahaul and Spiti district, India in January?

Average temperatures in the Lahaul and Spiti district, India during January range from a nighttime low near -27°C (-17°F) to a daytime high around -17°C (1°F) in Kaza.

Does the Lahaul and Spiti district, India get a lot of snow in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Lahaul and Spiti district, India during January, with Kaza averaging close to 88 mm (3.5 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Lahaul and Spiti district, India?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Lahaul and Spiti district, India due to the typically poor weather in Kaza.

Generally speaking, July and August provide unpleasant weather in Kaza.

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