Verdict: Excellent month
Delhi Weather in January
January hits the sweet spot in Delhi — highs around 18°C (64°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Rain is occasional — about 5 wet days in a typical year. Overall, January is one of the best months of the year to be in Delhi.
Average high
18°C / 64°F
Average low
8°C / 46°F
Rain days
~5
Precipitation
42 mm
What to pack for Delhi in January
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Evenings turn genuinely cool — pack a warm layer for after dark
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Delhi: May (38°C / 100°F) · Coolest: Jan (18°C / 64°F) · Wettest: Jul (~22 rain days)
18°
8°
Jan
24°
11°
Feb
30°
16°
Mar
36°
22°
Apr
38°
25°
May
38°
28°
Jun
34°
27°
Jul
33°
26°
Aug
33°
25°
Sep
32°
20°
Oct
27°
14°
Nov
21°
10°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)