January weather forecastPuducherry, India

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Puducherry, India, is a moderately hot winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 28°C (82.4°F) and min 20°C (68°F).
An excellent water temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and only 1 rainfall days, with 29mm (1.14") of accumulated rainfall, makes January a prime for swimming and other water activities.

Temperature

January and December are the coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 28°C (82.4°F).

Rainfall

In Puducherry, in January, it is raining for 1 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 47 rainfall days, and 1240mm (48.82") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

January is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F).
Note: Temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are excellent for swimming, diving, and other water activities, providing comfort and enjoyment for extended periods without discomfort.

Daylight

In Puducherry, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:57 pm. On the last day of January, in Puducherry, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:12 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Puducherry, the average sunshine in January is 8h.

UV index

In Puducherry, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 10. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 10 in January leads to these guidelines:
Immediate precautions are necessary; otherwise, skin and eyes might get damaged quickly. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Despite the cloud cover, sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 should be generously applied and reapplied, particularly after a swim or an outdoor workout. Heads up! UV intensity is amplified by reflections from water and sand.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During January and December, Puducherry registers its lowest temperatures, averaging a high of 28°C (82.4°F).

The high-temperature, in January, in Puducherry, records 28°C (82.4°F), while the low-temperature is 20°C (68°F).

In January, in Puducherry, the rain falls for 1 days. Throughout January, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the coldest seawater in Puducherry, India, is January, with an average sea temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F).

In January, the average sea temperature is 26.8°C (80.2°F). For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.

The average day length in January in Puducherry is 11h and 31min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:12 pm IST.

In Puducherry, the average sunshine duration in January is 8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 10. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average temperature in January
Puducherry, India

Average high temperature in January: 28°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are May and June (37°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (28°C).

Average low temperature in January: 20°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (27°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20°C).

Average rainfall in January
Puducherry, India

Average rainfall in January: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (300mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (9mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Puducherry, India

Average rainfall days in January: 1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Puducherry, India

Average sea temperature in January: 26.8°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are April and May (29.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (26.8°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Puducherry, India

Average daylight in January: 11h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

Average sunshine in January: 8h

The months with the most sunshine are February, March and April (Average sunshine: 9h).
The months with the least sunshine are June, July, August, September, October and November (Average sunshine: 6h).

Average UV index in January
Puducherry, India

Average UV index in January: 10

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 9).