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Maharashtra Weather in January

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

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

What to Expect in Maharashtra in January

Maharashtra, India is a region in India. January in Maharashtra generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Alibaug at 28°C (82°F) to very warm in Amboli at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Amboli and 21°C (70°F) in Alibaug. During this period, Mumbai experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Pawas with an average of 0.7 mm (0.03 in) to low rainfall in Nagpur with 17 mm (0.7 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in January. Mumbai typically receives 270 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Maharashtra in January

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

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 Maharashtra

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

Temperature range in Maharashtra (January)

Precipitation variation in Maharashtra (January)

Mumbai

In January Mumbai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°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)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
253 hours
270 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mumbai →

Pune

In January Pune generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
281 hours
292 hours
281 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.3 mm (0.2 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pune →

Shirdi

In January Shirdi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°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)
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
6.8 mm (0.3 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Shirdi →

Lonavala

In January Lonavala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°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)
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
281 hours
292 hours
281 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.4 mm (0.2 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lonavala →

Nagpur

In January Nagpur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low 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)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
269 hours
272 hours
268 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.1 mm (0.2 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nagpur →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mumbai 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Pune 30°C (86°F) 15°C (59°F) 1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Shirdi 30°C (86°F) 14°C (57°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Lonavala 31°C (88°F) 15°C (59°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Nagpur 29°C (84°F) 15°C (59°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Kolhapur 31°C (88°F) 17°C (63°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)

Maharashtra weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Maharashtra, India typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Mumbai average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

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

Mumbai averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 20°C (68°F).

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

January is on the drier side in Maharashtra, India. Mumbai averages only about 1 mm (0.04 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Maharashtra, India?

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

Generally speaking, January and February provide perfect weather in Mumbai. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Maharashtra.

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