January weather forecast
India

January presents a stark contrast in weather across different parts of India. Northern regions, protected by the Himalayan range, experience severe winters. In Ladakh, temperatures often plummet to extreme lows, with Dras, famously known as the coldest place in India, having registered a record low of -60°C (-76°F) during winter.

In stark contrast, the southern regions of the country enjoy mild and pleasant weather. Goa, a popular tourist destination known for its sandy beaches, experiences average low temperatures of about 20°C (68°F). Sunshine is abundant in these regions, making it an ideal time for outdoor activities and sightseeing.

Moving to the west, the desert state of Rajasthan experiences a significant drop in temperature. The days are warm and pleasant, but the nights can become quite cold, with temperatures frequently dipping below 10°C (50°F).

January also marks the period of peak snowfall in the northern mountainous regions of the country. The states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand receive heavy snowfall, transforming them into winter wonderlands. Popular tourist destinations like Shimla and Manali are covered in a thick blanket of snow, attracting tourists for winter sports.

Contrasting the weather in December, which is characterized by the onset of winter, and the warmer climate of February, January stands out as the coldest month across most parts of India. However, the lack of harsh summer heat and heavy monsoon rains makes it an appealing month for tourism, especially for those interested in experiencing India's winter landscapes.

In the Northeast, the weather is chilly but usually stays above freezing. The region's average temperature hovers around 10°C (50°F). Sikkim, located in this region, receives ample snowfall, particularly in the higher altitude areas, making it a popular destination for snow enthusiasts.

January also tends to be drier compared to the preceding and succeeding months, with lower chances of rainfall across the country. However, the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu occasionally receive showers due to the retreating northeast monsoon, marking the end of the monsoon season in India.

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• Mumbai - January »
  The average high-temperature in Mumbai for January is a still hot 30.7°C (87.3°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. In January, the average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 37°C (98.6°F).
• Hyderabad - January »
  On the first day of January in Hyderabad, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:52 pm. At the start of January, Hyderabad's average high-temperature reaches a still moderately hot 28.8°C (83.8°F), subtly different from the preceding month.
• Kolkata - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Kolkata is January, when the rain falls for 1.2 days and typically collects 11mm (0.43") of precipitation. In Kolkata during January, the rain falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation.
• Chennai - January »
  January in Chennai is characterized by a relative reduction in rainfall compared to the previous month, as indicated by 11mm (0.43") of recorded rainfall. January is the month with the coldest seawater in Chennai, with an average sea temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F).
• Pune - January »
  In January, the average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 33°C (91.4°F). On the last day of January, in Pune, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:27 pm IST.
• Ahmedabad - January »
  The January weather in Ahmedabad, India is characterized by temperate conditions, straddling a mighty contrast of a comfortable high of 28.1°C (82.6°F) and a chill low of 12.4°C (54.3°F). In Ahmedabad in January, during 0.1 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Jaipur - January »
  January is Jaipur's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 22.4°C (72.3°F) and lows of 8.4°C (47.1°F). During the coldest month in Jaipur, January, temperatures average a high of 22.4°C (72.3°F) and a low of 8.4°C (47.1°F).
• Surat - January »
  As December transitions into January, Surat records an average high-temperature of a warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month. In Surat, in January, the average water temperature is 22.5°C (72.5°F).
• Lucknow - January »
  On the first day of January in Lucknow sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. In Lucknow, India, in January, during 1.5 rainfall days, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kanpur - January »
  The month of January, characterized by an average high of 23.1°C (73.6°F) and a low of 7.9°C (46.2°F), is recognized as the coldest in Kanpur, India. January is the month when Kanpur experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 23.1°C (73.6°F) and a low of 7.9°C (46.2°F).
• Nagpur - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Nagpur is January, when the rain falls for 1.8 days and typically collects 13mm (0.51") of precipitation. In January, in Nagpur, India, the rain falls for 1.8 days.
• Indore - January »
  The daily sunshine duration of 9hours, lowest average monthly temperature of 13.3°C (55.9°F) and highs of 26.2°C (79.2°F), make January a pleasant month in Indore. The coldest period in Indore, India, tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 26.2°C (79.2°F) and a low of 13.3°C (55.9°F).