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Uttarakhand Weather in January

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

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Rishīkesh Pauri Kedarnath Dehradun

Planning a getaway to Uttarakhand, 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 Uttarakhand in January

Uttarakhand, India is a region in India. Uttarakhand, India has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Gangotri at -9°C (16°F) and pleasant in Rudrapur at 22°C (72°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Rudrapur and -20°C (-4°F) in Gangotri. Even if January is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Uttarakhand, India that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rudrapur with an average of 33 mm (1.3 in) to high rainfall in Kedarnath with 128 mm (5 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Uttarakhand in January

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

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 Uttarakhand

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

Temperature range in Uttarakhand (January)

Precipitation variation in Uttarakhand (January)

Rishīkesh

In January Rishīkesh generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Rishīkesh →

Pauri

In January Pauri generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Pauri →

Kedarnath

In January Kedarnath generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C (5°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-13°C (9°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snowfall
51 mm (2 in)
128 mm (5 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kedarnath →

Dehradun

In January Dehradun generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°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)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Dehradun →

Haridwār

In January Haridwār generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Haridwār →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rishīkesh 19°C (66°F) 6°C (43°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Pauri 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Kedarnath -4°C (25°F) -15°C (5°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Dehradun 18°C (64°F) 5°C (41°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Haridwār 20°C (68°F) 7°C (45°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Mussoorie 16°C (61°F) 3°C (37°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

Uttarakhand weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across Uttarakhand, India in January. The popular destination of Rishīkesh averages 19°C (66°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Rishīkesh peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in January, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Rishīkesh averages just 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Uttarakhand, India.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Uttarakhand, India?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Uttarakhand, India with overall pleasant weather in Rishīkesh. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Uttarakhand, India is in February, March, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Rishīkesh. The weather in April, May, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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