SeasonMapAuli weather in January
India
January in Auli: cold, soaked, with reliable snow — fine if you can take 18 rainy days.
#1 of 12 months in Auli · #97 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Auli climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 1°C / 34°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -7°C / 19°F | |
| Rainfall | 186 mm / 7.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 55% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -12°C / 10°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 126.4 cm / 49.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 52 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Auli in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyWinter break in India, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Auli's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherAuli's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Auli in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Ski season
5 Jan – 10 Mar · usuallyThe most serious lift-served skiing in India and a short, snow-dependent season that often starts late. Hire kit and instruction are basic and the artificial lake exists because the snow cannot be relied on. Source ↗
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Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 126 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Auli — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Auli?
Auli in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Auli?
- January in Auli: cold, soaked, with reliable snow — fine if you can take 18 rainy days. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Auli on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Auli in January?
- In January, Auli averages a daily high of 0.9°C and a low of -7.5°C, with about 185.7 mm of rain over roughly 18.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Auli in January?
- Auli has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 52 in January.
- Does it snow in Auli in January?
- Auli sees roughly 126.4 cm of snowfall in January.
Other months in Auli
Warmer or cooler than Auli in January
Similar destinations in South Asia — January
Within 300 km: Rishikesh's Rafting and camp season reopens around 15 Sep – 30 Jun, and Kasol's Winter shutdown up-valley on 15 Dec – 28 Feb.