What is the weather like in Chennai vs Kolkata in January?

In January, Chennai averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 30 mm of rain; Kolkata averages 24°C high / 15°C low with about 10 mm.

Chennai vs Kolkata in January

Kolkata is the better pick in January — 92 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kolkata is warm, dry, poor air quality, while Chennai is hot, dry, muggy air.

Chennai vs Kolkata — January climate, side by side

	Chennai	Kolkata
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	92/100 (S)
Feels-like high	33°C	24°C
Avg high / low	30° / 21°	24° / 15°
Rainfall	30 mm	10 mm
Rainy days	5	2
Humidity	76%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	97	184

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Chennai vs Kolkata in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chennai or Kolkata?: Kolkata is the better pick in January — 92 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kolkata is warm, dry, poor air quality, while Chennai is hot, dry, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Chennai vs Kolkata in January?: In January, Chennai averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 30 mm of rain; Kolkata averages 24°C high / 15°C low with about 10 mm.