January · India
Best time to visit Jodhpur in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Jodhpur in January
Average temperature 16°C, 9 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 41% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.1/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 9 mm
- Humidity
- 41%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Jodhpur scores 9.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 16°C, 9 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Jodhpur's blue lanes crowd below Mehrangarh fort, above the edge of the Thar desert.
January ranks 2nd of 12 for Jodhpur — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 9 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Jodhpur at 9.1/10 (2nd of 12), just behind February at 9.3/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for peak pricing, and 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 Jodhpur in January?
- In January, Jodhpur averages 16°C, 9 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Jodhpur?
- January earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Jodhpur in January?
- Expect about 9 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 41% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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