January verdict

India in January

Weather score76Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 14mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, India travel weather guide
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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

25°C

Rain

14mm

Sun

8h

Sea

10°C

Weather score

76

Very good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 14mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 10°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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January25°C average high

January is close to India's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsMarch to July

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January14mm average rain

January is one of India's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January8 hours average sun

January is brighter than India's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsJanuary to May

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January10°C average sea

January sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.

Warmest seaJanuary to July

Sea temperatures are usually near 10°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January76 weather score

January scores above India's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to April

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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