SeasonMapChitwan (Sauraha) weather in January
Nepal
January in Chitwan: nice, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air.
#1 of 12 months in Chitwan · #99 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Chitwan in January
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Chitwan climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 21°C / 69°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Rainfall | 22 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 142 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Chitwan 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.
BusyThatch grass cutting, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Chitwan'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 weatherChitwan's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
January includes Wintering birds.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Chitwan in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Thatch grass cutting
10–31 Jan · usuallyHarvestCrowdedFor a few days each January the park opens to villagers with permits to cut elephant grass and reed for roofing, and tens of thousands come in on foot and by cart. The Tharu villages mark the start and end of it.
- Nature
Wintering birds
1 Nov – 28 Feb · usuallyBirdlife seasonAround 160 migrant species drop into the oxbows and grasslands from the north for the cool months, on top of a resident list already among the longest in Nepal. Early morning on the Rapti is the easiest way to see them. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Chitwan — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Chitwan?
Chitwan in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Chitwan?
- January in Chitwan: nice, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Chitwan on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Chitwan in January?
- In January, Chitwan averages a daily high of 20.8°C and a low of 9.3°C, with about 21.6 mm of rain over roughly 4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Chitwan in January?
- Chitwan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 142 in January.
Other months in Chitwan
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Similar destinations in South Asia — January
Within 300 km: Varanasi's Makar Sankranti on 13–16 Jan, and Pokhara's Paragliding season on 1 Oct – 15 Apr.