Pondicherry Weather in January

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

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Pondicherry

Thinking about venturing to Pondicherry, 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 Pondicherry in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Pondicherry. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Pondicherry.

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

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 24 mm (0.9 in) in Pondicherry.

Explore Pondicherry by month

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

January29°C (84°F) February30°C (86°F) March31°C (88°F) April33°C (91°F) May34°C (93°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Pondicherry in January

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

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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 Pondicherry

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Pondicherry, India?

Pondicherry

In January Pondicherry generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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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.

Pondicherry weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Pondicherry, India generally has perfect weather conditions. Pondicherry sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 23°C (73°F).

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

In Pondicherry, the average daytime high in January is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 23°C (73°F).

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

Not particularly. Pondicherry averages just 24 mm (0.9 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Pondicherry, India.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Pondicherry, India?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Pondicherry, India. Typically, the climate in Pondicherry is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Pondicherry, India is in January with generally perfect weather in Pondicherry. In contrast, May, June, July, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Pondicherry.

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