Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Kanyakumari, India in January
Weather score83Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 16mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
16mm
Sun
8.2h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
83
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 16mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 27°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kanyakumari, India with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January31°C average high
January is close to Kanyakumari's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January16mm average rain
January is one of Kanyakumari's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and August to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January8.2 hours average sun
January is one of Kanyakumari's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January27°C average sea
January is below Kanyakumari's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaMarch to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January83 weather score
January is one of Kanyakumari's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
