Madhya Pradesh Weather in January

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

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Bhopal Indore Ujjain Dewās

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

What to Expect in Madhya Pradesh in January

Madhya Pradesh, India is a region in India. January in Madhya Pradesh generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Gwalior to 29°C (84°F) in Khandwa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Khandwa and 10°C (50°F) in Gwalior. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Bhopal.

For a closer look at conditions across Madhya Pradesh, India, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Ratlām with an average of 4.3 mm (0.2 in) to low rainfall in Lagma with 20 mm (0.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Bhopal enjoys about 280 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Madhya Pradesh in January

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

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 Madhya Pradesh

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

Temperature range in Madhya Pradesh (January)

Precipitation variation in Madhya Pradesh (January)

Bhopal

In January Bhopal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
280 hours
269 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
9.7 mm (0.4 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bhopal →

Indore

In January Indore generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°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
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
281 hours
289 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.4 mm (0.3 in)
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Indore →

Ujjain

In January Ujjain generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
281 hours
289 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.2 mm (0.3 in)
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ujjain →

Dewās

In January Dewās generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
281 hours
289 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
6.7 mm (0.3 in)
8.8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dewās →

Ratlām

In January Ratlām generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.1 mm (0.3 in)
4.3 mm (0.2 in)
4.3 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ratlām →

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

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Madhya Pradesh in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bhopal 26°C (79°F) 12°C (54°F) 9.7 mm (0.4 in)
Indore 27°C (81°F) 13°C (55°F) 5.2 mm (0.2 in)
Ujjain 27°C (81°F) 12°C (54°F) 5.5 mm (0.2 in)
Dewās 27°C (81°F) 12°C (54°F) 6.7 mm (0.3 in)
Ratlām 27°C (81°F) 12°C (54°F) 4.3 mm (0.2 in)
Betūl 27°C (81°F) 13°C (55°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)

Madhya Pradesh weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Madhya Pradesh, India in January?

Madhya Pradesh, India typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Bhopal average around 26°C (79°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Madhya Pradesh, India in January?

Bhopal averages a daytime maximum of 26°C (79°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

Does Madhya Pradesh, India get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Madhya Pradesh, India during January, with Bhopal averaging close to 9.7 mm (0.4 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Madhya Pradesh, India?

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

Generally speaking, January and December provide perfect weather in Bhopal. The weather in March, April, May, June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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