January is a hot and extremely dry time for sunbathing in India. January is an excellent month for swimming in India with very warm sea temperatures. Consider visiting India in the months of January, February, March, December, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for January.
The average maximum temperature in India in January is 31°. The average maximum temperature is 31° in the previous month and 32° in the next month.
The average temperature in India in January is 27°. The average temperature ranges is 26° in the previous month and 27° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in India in January is 22°. The minimum temperature is 23° in the previous month and 23° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in India in January are 11.4 and there are 9.1 hours of sunshine per day on average during January making it a sunny month with few clouds.
The ultraviolet index in India in January is typically 10.2 during January. An ultraviolet index reading of 8 to 10 indicates a very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 15 minutes. Take extra precautions because unprotected skin and eyes will be damaged and can burn quickly. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in India in January is 27.3° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.
The average total rainfall in India in January is 0.4cm and on average there are 0.8 rainy days in January making it an extremely dry time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in India in January is 20° which is somewhat uncomfortable for most people in cities but fine on a beach. The dew point is 21° in the previous month and 20° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in India in January is typically 75.4%. The maximum relative humidity is 77% in the previous month and 74.7% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in India in January is typically 58.3%. The average relative humidity is 60.8% in the previous month and 57.5% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in India in January is typically 15kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 14kmh in the previous month and 16kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in India in January is typically 7kmh. The average wind speed is 7kmh in the previous month and 7kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in India in January is from the North West.
