What January feels like in Bangalore
January is part of Bangalore's dry season, when rain totals drop well below the wet months. Warm daytime weather invites long lunches outside and evening strolls. The day–night swing is wide (about 12.2°C (22°F)): nights stay mild, so mornings and evenings feel very different from midday. Some humidity hangs in the air, noticeable when the sun is strong.
Rain in Bangalore in January
Dry weather dominates, and an umbrella can mostly stay packed. Each rainy day adds about 7 mm (0.3 in), a proper wetting rather than a sprinkle. Across the year Bangalore averages about 7 mm per rainy day, so January is typical. It is among the three driest months of the year.
Daylight and sunshine in January
Mid-month, Bangalore gets 11 h 26 min of daylight, from sunrise near 6:45 am to sunset near 6:11 pm. Day length barely changes from mid-December (4 min longer). Close to the equator, sunrise and sunset times move very little through the year. Measured sunshine covers about 93% of the daylight — skies are mostly clear.
How January compares to the rest of the year
January is the 6th warmest month of the year in Bangalore. Compared with December, afternoons are 1.5°C (2.7°F) warmer, with 19 mm less rain. The warm-up continues into February. The next month's average high: 29.8°C (85.6°F).
Who January suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — daytime temperatures are fine for walking around.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — afternoons are too warm to linger outside.
Tips for visiting Bangalore in January
Versatile Layers
Pack pieces you can take off by noon and put back on at dusk.
Sunglasses
Frequent sunshine — sunglasses and a light hat.
Quick questions
How warm is Bangalore in January?
It feels warm: typical highs are 27.5°C (81.5°F), with lows near 15.3°C (59.5°F).
Does it rain a lot in Bangalore in January?
Hardly — only about 1 rainy days and 7 mm for the whole month.
What should I wear in Bangalore in January?
Based on the averages: versatile layers and sunglasses. Bring something extra for the cooler evenings.
Is January or February better for visiting Bangalore?
February, narrowly: it ranks #2 of 12 among Bangalore's months, against #3 for the other. February is warmer.