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Thiruvananthapuram in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Thiruvananthapuram in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Thiruvananthapuram, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Thiruvananthapuram in January 2025

Good Weather
Hot
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Cloudy
Planning a trip to Thiruvananthapuram in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +88°F and approximately 10 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 8 rainy days and 28 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the driest month of the year in Thiruvananthapuram

Average weather

☀️
+88°F
Avg. max. temperature
+70°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
28 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Thiruvananthapuram has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Thiruvananthapuram in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Thiruvananthapuram for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +90°F during the day to a minimum of +70°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +88°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +88°F.

Is Thiruvananthapuram warm or cold in January?

Thiruvananthapuram is typically hot in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +88°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +75°F to +73°F.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

Take a look at how January is compared to other months in Thiruvananthapuram:

Climate in Thiruvananthapuram in January

Thiruvananthapuram weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+86°F+88°F+88°F
Min. temperature
+68°F+70°F+70°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+93°F+95°F
Rainfall
70 mm28 mm46 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
80%76%78%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1011 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
6109
Cloudy days
11127
Rainy days
12810
Snowy days
000

January often has better weather than December. It’s getting warmer as January arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +86°F to +88°F during the day. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 70 mm to 28 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 6 to 10.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Thiruvananthapuram in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Thiruvananthapuram is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Thiruvananthapuram based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 3 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain. Thiruvananthapuram is amazing in January with as little as 2 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:
Thiruvananthapuram wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 266 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Thiruvananthapuram?

This is the weather in Thiruvananthapuram in January 2023:
1 January
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+88°F
2 January
🌫️
+86°F
3 January
🌫️
+89°F
4 January
🌫️
+88°F
5 January
🌫️
+88°F
6 January
🌫️
+90°F
7 January
🌫️
+90°F
8 January
🌫️
+90°F
9 January
🌫️
+89°F
10 January
🌫️
+89°F
11 January
🌫️
+89°F
12 January
🌫️
+87°F
13 January
🌫️
+87°F
14 January
🌫️
+88°F
15 January
🌫️
+87°F
16 January
🌫️
+90°F
17 January
🌫️
+89°F
18 January
🌫️
+89°F
19 January
🌫️
+90°F
20 January
🌫️
+90°F
21 January
🌫️
+89°F
22 January
🌫️
+87°F
23 January
🌫️
+86°F
24 January
🌫️
+86°F
25 January
🌫️
+86°F
26 January
🌫️
+89°F
27 January
🌫️
+88°F
28 January
🌫️
+89°F
29 January
🌫️
+87°F
30 January
🌫️
+89°F
31 January
🌫️
+87°F
In January 2023 Thiruvananthapuram had 0 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +86°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 4 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Thiruvananthapuram climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Thiruvananthapuram in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+84°F) and the highest in 2019 (+90°F). The driest year was 2016 with only 615 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2008 with 2374 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Thiruvananthapuram in January:

Is January a good time to visit Thiruvananthapuram?

January is a really good time to go to Thiruvananthapuram. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Thiruvananthapuram.

Can you sunbathe in Thiruvananthapuram in January?

Absolutely, January is hot in Thiruvananthapuram. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Thiruvananthapuram rainy in January?

Thiruvananthapuram is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Thiruvananthapuram in January?

The amount of sunny days in Thiruvananthapuram during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in India

Check out the weather for other cities in India.

Monthly weather in Thiruvananthapuram

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Thiruvananthapuram, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.