Tamil Nadu weather in January
Planning a getaway to Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu in January?
Tamil Nadu is a region in India. January in Tamil Nadu generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
During the day the temperature is warm in Kodaikānāl at 26°C and very warm in Karūr at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Karūr and 16°C in Kodaikānāl.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Hosūr with an average of 6 mm to moderate rainfall in Rāmeswaram with 65 mm. Meanwhile, Chennai enjoys approximately 230 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 Tamil Nadu, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Tamil Nadu's yearly weather, check out our Tamil Nadu climate page.
Where to go in Tamil Nadu in January
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Tamil Nadu?
Chennai
In January Chennai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Kodaikānāl
In January Kodaikānāl generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Coimbatore
In January Coimbatore generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Pondicherry
In January Pondicherry generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Ooty
In January Ooty generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tamil Nadu, in India.
Is January the best time to visit Tamil Nadu?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Tamil Nadu with overall perfect weather in Chennai.
On average, the best time to visit Tamil Nadu is in January, February and March with generally perfect weather in Chennai. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, October and November tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Tamil Nadu.
Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to India? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in India.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.