January is an ideal time to visit Delhi if you're seeking a destination with brilliant weather. Anticipate average maximum temperatures of +68°F and about 17 sunny days, ensuring you'll have ample opportunities to soak up the sunshine. It's worth noting, though, that there may be some rainfall, with approximately 13 mm of precipitation over an average of 2 rainy days. So, prepare your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it's most likely going to be amazing weather. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Delhi;
Average weather
☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
13 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
17 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Delhi has great weather in January.
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Average temperature in Delhi in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Delhi for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +77°F during the day to a minimum of +39°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +66°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +68°F.
Is Delhi warm or cold in January?
Delhi is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +72°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +48°F to +46°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is the coldest month in Delhi, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Delhi in January
Delhi weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+72°F
+68°F
+75°F
Min. temperature
+36°F
+36°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+86°F
+91°F
Rainfall
5 mm
13 mm
17 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
68%
73%
64%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
21
17
17
Cloudy days
8
11
7
Rainy days
1
2
3
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as great as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +72°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +68°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 5 mm to 13 mm.Humidity rises from 68% to 73%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 21 sunny days in December to 17 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains great.
Wind speed in Delhi in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Delhi is gradually increasing during January, going from 0 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Delhi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 9 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain.Delhi is amazing in January with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Delhi wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 86 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Delhi?
This is the weather in Delhi in January 2023:
1 January
🌫️
+69°F
2 January
🌫️
+61°F
3 January
🌫️
+60°F
4 January
🌫️
+60°F
5 January
🌫️
+59°F
6 January
🌫️
+60°F
7 January
🌫️
+59°F
8 January
🌫️
+64°F
9 January
🌫️
+65°F
10 January
🌫️
+63°F
11 January
🌫️
+65°F
12 January
🌫️
+69°F
13 January
🌫️
+70°F
14 January
🌫️
+64°F
15 January
🌫️
+62°F
16 January
🌫️
+64°F
17 January
🌫️
+67°F
18 January
🌫️
+65°F
19 January
🌫️
+71°F
20 January
🌫️
+73°F
21 January
🌫️
+73°F
22 January
🌫️
+74°F
23 January
🌫️
+77°F
24 January
🌫️
+69°F
25 January
🌫️
+68°F
26 January
🌫️
+63°F
27 January
🌫️
+68°F
28 January
🌫️
+73°F
29 January
🌫️
+61°F
30 January
🌫️
+66°F
31 January
🌫️
+69°F
In January 2023 Delhi had 0 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 20%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Delhi climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Delhi in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1997 (+85°F) and the highest in 1987 (+90°F). The driest year was 2014 with only 56 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 879 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Delhi in January:
Is January a good time to visit Delhi?
Yes, January is a great time to go to Delhi, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a good time to visit Delhi.
Can you sunbathe in Delhi in January?
January has mild temperatures in Delhi. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Delhi rainy in January?
Delhi is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Delhi in January?
The amount of sunny days in Delhi during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Delhi, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
