January weather forecast
New Delhi, India

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The tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun, in New Delhi, India
The tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun, in New Delhi, India

Weather in January

January is the commencement of the new year in New Delhi, India, characterized by relatively cool temperatures. This month records the lowest mean temperatures of the year, ranging from 9.2°C (48.6°F) to 20.8°C (69.4°F). Bound by the chilling cold of the northern plains, the city experiences reduced humidity and light breezes. Residents often find clear, bright days complemented by mildly cool evenings. The vegetation remains lush, a factor attributable to the infrequent but modest rainfall occurring during this time.

Temperature

New Delhi's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F) and an average low temperature of 9.2°C (48.6°F), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

In New Delhi, the average relative humidity in January is 54%.

Rainfall

In New Delhi, during January, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in New Delhi, there are 74.2 rainfall days, and 305mm (12.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in New Delhi is 10h and 34min.
On the first day of January in New Delhi, India, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:58 pm IST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in New Delhi is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in January transforms into this advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in New Delhi?

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F) and a low-temperature of 9.2°C (48.6°F), is the coldest month in New Delhi.

What are the temperatures in New Delhi in January?

The high-temperature in New Delhi during January is 20.8°C (69.4°F) and the low-temperature is 9.2°C (48.6°F).

What is the average humidity in January in New Delhi?

The average relative humidity in January in New Delhi, India, is 54%.

How many days does it rain in January in New Delhi?

In New Delhi, in January, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does New Delhi have in January?

In January, the average day length in New Delhi is 10h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in New Delhi?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:58 pm IST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in New Delhi?

With an average of 7.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January in New Delhi?

In January, the average sunshine duration in New Delhi is 7.3h.

How high is the UV index in January in New Delhi?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in New Delhi, India, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in January
New Delhi, India

Average temperature in January - New Delhi, India
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (42.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (32°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.2°C).

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Average pressure in January
New Delhi, India

Average pressure in January - New Delhi, India
  • Average pressure in January: 1017mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (996.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
New Delhi, India

Average wind speed in January - New Delhi, India
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (10.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (6.7km/h).

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Average humidity in January
New Delhi, India

Average humidity in January - New Delhi, India
  • Average humidity in January: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (18%).

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Average rainfall in January
New Delhi, India

Average rainfall in January - New Delhi, India
  • Average rainfall in January: 11mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (86mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
New Delhi, India

Average rainfall days in January - New Delhi, India
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.2 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
New Delhi, India

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - New Delhi, India
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
New Delhi, India

Average sunshine days in January - New Delhi, India
  • Average sunshine days in January: 27.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (29.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
New Delhi, India

Average UV index in January - New Delhi, India
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are April, May and June (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in January
New Delhi, India

Average cloud cover in January - New Delhi, India
  • Average cloud cover in January: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 5).

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Average visibility in January
New Delhi, India

Average visibility in January - New Delhi, India
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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