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New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India

New Delhi in January

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for New Delhi are February, March, November and December. In January, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
14°C
Rainfall
18 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In January, New Delhi is typically mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain. Average temperatures sit around 14°C with about 18mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in New Delhi in January

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

20, Ashoka Road
20, Ashoka Road, officially Sanchar Bhawan, is the headquarters of the Union Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of India. It is also the headquarters of Departme
National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi
The National Philatelic Museum (NPM) at Dak Bhawan, New Delhi, India, is operated by the Department of Post. The facility. which is housed on the ground floor of a building, underw
Cochin House
Cochin House is the former residence of the Maharaja of Cochin in Delhi. It located at Jantar Mantar Road 3 in New Delhi’s Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone. It is also known as Cochin State
Patel Chowk metro station
The Patel Chowk metro station is located on the Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro.
Local food tour of New Delhi
Taste the signature dishes of New Delhi.
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.

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New Delhi in January: FAQ

Is January a good time to visit New Delhi?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. New Delhi's best months are generally February, March, November and December.

What is the weather like in New Delhi in January?+

Expect average temperatures around 14°C. Rainfall averages about 18mm for the month. In short, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain.

What should I pack for New Delhi in January?+

Based on the typical January weather: mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain.

What is there to do in New Delhi in January?+

Popular things to do include 20, Ashoka Road, National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi, Cochin House and Patel Chowk metro station. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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