Nagaland Weather in January

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

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Kohīma Dimāpur

Thinking about venturing to Nagaland, India this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Nagaland in January

Nagaland, India is a region in India. January in Nagaland generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Kohīma at 19°C (66°F) and warm in Dimāpur at 23°C (73°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Dimāpur and 7°C (45°F) in Kohīma. While January might be the chilliest month, Nagaland, India offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Dimāpur with an average of 26 mm (1 in) to moderate rainfall in Kohīma with 34 mm (1.3 in).

Explore Nagaland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Nagaland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kohīma)

January19°C (66°F) February21°C (70°F) March24°C (75°F) April25°C (77°F) May27°C (81°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September27°C (81°F) October26°C (79°F) November23°C (73°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nagaland in January

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

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 Nagaland

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

Temperature range in Nagaland (January)

Precipitation variation in Nagaland (January)

Kohīma

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

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Kohīma →

Dimāpur

In January Dimāpur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
26 mm (1 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dimāpur →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kohīma 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Dimāpur 23°C (73°F) 10°C (50°F) 26 mm (1 in)

Nagaland weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Nagaland, India brings pleasant weather. In Kohīma, daytime temperatures are typically around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows hover near 7°C (45°F).

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

Kohīma averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Nagaland, India during January, with Kohīma averaging close to 34 mm (1.3 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Nagaland, India?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Kohīma, January might be a good time to visit Nagaland, India.

On average, the best time to visit Nagaland, India is in February, November and December with generally perfect weather in Kohīma. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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