January · India
Best time to visit Bengaluru in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bengaluru in January
Average temperature 21°C, 10 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.7/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 21°C
- Rainfall
- 10 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Bengaluru scores 9.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 21°C, 10 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bengaluru is India's garden-tech metropolis of parks, craft-beer pubs, and Deccan palace escapes on cooler plateau days. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
January: the best month of the year in Bengaluru
January averages 21°C (70°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.5 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Bengaluru at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bengaluru in January?
- In January, Bengaluru averages 21°C, 10 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Bengaluru?
- January earns a 9.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bengaluru in January?
- Expect about 10 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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