Meghalaya Weather in January

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

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Planning a getaway to Meghalaya, 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 Meghalaya in January

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 19°C (66°F) in Shillong to 21°C (70°F) in Kongthong. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Kongthong and 7°C (45°F) in Shillong. While January might be the chilliest month, Meghalaya, India offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kongthong with an average of 11 mm (0.4 in) to low rainfall in Shillong with 30 mm (1.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Shillong enjoys about 220 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Meghalaya by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Meghalaya - and find the best time to visit. (based on Shillong)

January19°C (66°F) February21°C (70°F) March24°C (75°F) April25°C (77°F) May26°C (79°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September26°C (79°F) October25°C (77°F) November23°C (73°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Meghalaya in January

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

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 Meghalaya

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

Temperature range in Meghalaya (January)

Precipitation variation in Meghalaya (January)

Shillong

In January Shillong generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
237 hours
220 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Shillong →

Kongthong

In January Kongthong generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
237 hours
220 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Kongthong →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shillong 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Kongthong 21°C (70°F) 3°C (37°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)

Meghalaya weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Meghalaya, India typically experiences excellent weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Shillong average around 19°C (66°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

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

In Shillong, the average daytime high in January is 19°C (66°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 7°C (45°F).

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

January is on the drier side in Meghalaya, India. Shillong averages only about 30 mm (1.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Meghalaya, India?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Meghalaya, India with overall excellent weather in Shillong.

Generally speaking, January, February, November and December provide excellent weather in Shillong. The weather in April, May, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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