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Weather in January in Meghalaya

Planning a getaway to Meghalaya 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 is the weather like in Meghalaya in January?

Meghalaya is a region in India. January in Meghalaya generally has pleasant temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C and nighttime temperatures around 7°C in Shillong. While January might be the chilliest month, Meghalaya offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 30 mm in Shillong.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Shillong enjoys approximately 220 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Meghalaya, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Meghalaya's yearly weather, check out our Meghalaya climate page.

Where to go in Meghalaya in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Meghalaya on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Meghalaya?

Shillong

In January Shillong generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Shillong
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237 hours 
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7°C 
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Climate in Shillong

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Meghalaya, in India.

Is January the best time to visit Meghalaya?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Meghalaya with overall perfect weather in Shillong. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, November and December provide perfect weather in Shillong. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.

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