Pondicherry weather in January
January in Pondicherry: hot, a little rain, with very humid — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Pondicherry · #72 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Pondicherry climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 30°C / 86°F | |
| Rainfall | 37 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 87 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Pondicherry in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Pondicherry?
- January in Pondicherry: hot, a little rain, with very humid — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Pondicherry on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Pondicherry in January?
- In January, Pondicherry averages a daily high of 27.3°C and a low of 22.3°C, with about 37.3 mm of rain over roughly 6.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pondicherry in January?
- Pondicherry has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 87 in January.