2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Delhi in January

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain. Recommended month to visit.

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Climate Overview

January is an excellent time to visit Delhi. Delhi has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 18°C, lows of 8°C, and approximately 6 rainy days per month.

Avg High

18°C

Avg Low

8°C

Rainy days

6days

Daylight

10.5h

Is January a good time to visit Delhi?

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:16 AM

Sunset

5:46 PM

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Forecast for your trip dates

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Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 18°C 8°C 6 Excellent (best)
February 22°C 10°C 4 Excellent (best)
March 26°C 15°C 7 Excellent (best)
April 34°C 21°C 3 Good
May 38°C 25°C 3 Good
June 37°C 28°C 5 Good
July 35°C 27°C 19 Wet
August 32°C 27°C 21 Wet
September 35°C 26°C 7 Good
October 33°C 19°C 0 Excellent (best)
November 26°C 13°C 2 Excellent (best)
December 22°C 9°C 0 Excellent (best)

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for January

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

Planning a trip to Delhi?

Common Questions

Is January a good time to visit Delhi? +

January is typically Excellent for visiting Delhi, with average highs of 18°C and around 6 rainy days.

What should I pack for Delhi in January? +

With highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Delhi in January? +

Delhi typically sees around 6 rainy days in January.

How many hours of daylight are there in Delhi in January? +

In January, Delhi gets approximately 10.5 hours of daylight per day.

Is January peak season in Delhi? +

Yes, January is peak season in Delhi. Expect higher prices and more crowds, but also the best weather.

What is the best month to visit Delhi? +

The best months to visit Delhi are October, November, December, January, February, March, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Asia/Kolkata)

Last Updated: January 2026

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