Delhi · WinterMonth summary
Delhi weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
8°C – 19°C
🌧 Rainy days
12% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Delhi in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Delhi in January: 19°C and 10.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Delhi in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants In January, Delhi sees 19°C during the day with 10.0h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (12% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if November (8.9/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 8°C | 19°C | 12% | 1.0 | 10.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 11°C | 24°C | 11% | 0.7 | 10.1h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ March | 16°C | 30°C | 12% | 0.8 | 11.4h | 8.6/10 |
| 🥵 April | 22°C | 37°C | 9% | 0.2 | 11.7h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 May | 26°C | 39°C | 17% | 1.2 | 11.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 28°C | 38°C | 31% | 2.3 | 11.3h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ July | 26°C | 34°C | 73% | 7.6 | 10.1h | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 26°C | 32°C | 66% | 5.4 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 25°C | 32°C | 39% | 4.2 | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ☀️ October | 20°C | 32°C | 8% | 0.6 | 11.0h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ November | 14°C | 27°C | 4% | 0.2 | 9.8h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 10°C | 22°C | 4% | 0.2 | 9.6h | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Delhi averages 19°C, 12% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
January vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +8°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Delhi in January
Is January a good time to visit Delhi?
January is an excellent time to visit Delhi (score 7.5/10). With 19°C, 10.0h of sunshine and 12% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Delhi in January?
With 19°C max and 10.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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