January · India
Best time to visit Delhi in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Delhi in January
Average temperature 12°C, 42 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 57% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.6/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 42 mm
- Humidity
- 57%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Delhi scores 7.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 12°C, 42 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mughal forts, bazaar lanes, and garden tombs feel finest in cooler January-March days.
January holds up well in Delhi — 6th best month
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 42 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.4 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7.6/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Delhi — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Delhi in January?
- In January, Delhi averages 12°C, 42 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Delhi?
- January earns a 7.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Delhi in January?
- Expect about 42 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 57% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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