Average weather for Delhi in January
It's pleasantly warm in January in Delhi with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 11°C.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Delhi with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 10°C. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 20°C, with nights around 9°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Delhi is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
In January, there is an average of 45 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Delhi in January |
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20°C | 5°C | |
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22°C | 11°C | |
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18°C | -5°C | |
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45 mm | 97 mm | |
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3 days | 12 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Delhi?
Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Delhi. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Temperature records
With 28°C in 2019, Delhi reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 15°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Delhi
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in January for Delhi, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Delhi
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Delhi, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect about 3 days of precipitation in Delhi.
Daily UV index in January in Delhi
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Delhi, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Delhi over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Delhi, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in January in Delhi over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Delhi, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in January for Delhi
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Delhi. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.































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Average weather in Delhi by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Delhi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.