Delhi weather in January
January in Delhi: nice, a little rain, with poor air quality — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Delhi · #217 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Delhi climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 19°C / 66°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Rainfall | 54 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 186 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Delhi in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Delhi?
- January in Delhi: nice, a little rain, with poor air quality — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Delhi on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Delhi in January?
- In January, Delhi averages a daily high of 18.8°C and a low of 7.5°C, with about 54.4 mm of rain over roughly 5.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Delhi in January?
- Delhi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 186 in January.