January weather forecast
Dharamshala, India

Despite a brisk air, January brings about an enduring calmness that marks the beginning of the year. While the daily high temperatures in Dharamshala, India peak at 14.5°C (58.1°F), shivers of cold sweep in as the temperatures plunge during most nights. Admire the crystalline clarity of the shorter days, as January hosts one of the more modest amounts of daily sunshine for the year. By contrast, precipitations provide a steadier rhythm to the city's overall weather pattern. The opening month sets the tone for the forthcoming weather gradients during the rest of the year.

Temperature

In Dharamshala, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 14.5°C (58.1°F) and a low of 5.9°C (42.6°F).

Rainfall

In Dharamshala, during January, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 115mm (4.53") of precipitation. In Dharamshala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.4 days and collects up to 3035mm (119.49") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Dharamshala, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 19min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:56 pm IST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In Dharamshala, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.