Orissa Weather in January

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

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Puri Bhubaneshwar Cuttack Angul

Thinking about venturing to Orissa, 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 Orissa in January

Orissa, India is a region in India. January in Orissa generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Gopālpur to 29°C (84°F) in Bhubaneshwar. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Bhubaneshwar and 20°C (68°F) in Gopālpur. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Puri.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Orissa, India, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Bhubaneshwar with an average of 12 mm (0.5 in) to low rainfall in Rourkela with 21 mm (0.8 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Puri.

Average sunshine

January brings good sunshine to many areas. Puri sees around 253 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Orissa by month

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

January28°C (82°F) February30°C (86°F) March32°C (90°F) April33°C (91°F) May34°C (93°F) This monthJune33°C (91°F) July32°C (90°F) August31°C (88°F) September32°C (90°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December28°C (82°F)
Best Time to Visit Orissa →

Best Places to Visit in Orissa in January

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

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 Orissa

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

Temperature range in Orissa (January)

Precipitation variation in Orissa (January)

Puri

In January Puri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°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)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
253 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puri →

Bhubaneshwar

In January Bhubaneshwar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
253 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bhubaneshwar →

Cuttack

In January Cuttack generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
253 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cuttack →

Angul

In January Angul generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Angul →

Konārka

In January Konārka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
253 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Konārka →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puri 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Bhubaneshwar 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Cuttack 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Angul 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Konārka 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Gopālpur 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)

Orissa weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Orissa, India generally has perfect weather conditions. Puri sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 19°C (66°F).

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

Puri averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

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

Not particularly. Puri averages just 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Orissa, India.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Orissa, India?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Orissa, India. Typically, the climate in Puri is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit Orissa, India is in January and December with generally perfect weather in Puri. The weather in May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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