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 high19°C / 66°F😎 nice
Nighttime low8°C / 46°F
Feels like (high)17°C / 63°F
Rainfall54 mm / 2.1 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days6 days
Humidity79%💦 very humid
Dew point9°C / 48°F
Sunshine8.8 h/day
Daylight10.6 h
Wind13 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.

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