Shillong weather in January (Meghalaya, India)

Curious about the climate in Shillong this January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Shillong during January to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C. While temperatures are the coolest of this year this month, they remain pleasant and warm for outdoor activities.

Precipitation

Shillong in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about a single day with rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 220 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Shillong. January, February, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shillong climate page with graphs.

 

Shillong, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 3%  

Precipitation 30 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 86%  

Sunshine 220 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in January

Find out more about the weather in India and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Shillong, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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