SeasonMapMysuru weather in January
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January in Mysuru: hot, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Mysuru · #225 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Mysuru in January
Mysuru's forum calls January part of the region's pleasant winter stretch — cool enough that a light shawl is worth carrying for the evening, though nothing heavier is needed. Regulars comparing it to nearby hill station Ooty note January there is 'the last leg of winter,' cool but manageable, with Mysuru itself running milder than the surrounding hills.
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Mysuru climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 29°C / 84°F | |
| Rainfall | 9 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 86 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Mysuru 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.
Peak crowdsDasara exhibition, Winter break in India, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Mysuru'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 weatherMysuru's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Mysuru in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Dasara exhibition
1 Oct – 15 Jan · usuallySummer season opensCrowdedThe fairground at Doddakere Maidan opens with Dasara and stays up for months afterwards — stalls, rides and a stage, and the one part of the festival that outlasts the crowds. Source ↗
- Season
Clear season
15 Nov – 28 FebDry seasonCool mornings, dry evenings and the palace floodlights on without a haze in front of them. It is also when the day trips out to Bandipur and Nagarhole actually see something.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Mysuru — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Mysuru in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Mysuru?
- January in Mysuru: hot, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Mysuru on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Mysuru in January?
- In January, Mysuru averages a daily high of 28.9°C and a low of 17.1°C, with about 9.2 mm of rain over roughly 1.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Mysuru in January?
- Mysuru has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 86 in January.
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Similar destinations in South Asia — January
Within 300 km: Bengaluru's Lalbagh Republic Day flower show on 14–26 Jan, and Pondicherry's Olive ridley nesting around 1 Jan – 31 Mar.