Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for January
| Metric | Delhi | Lahore | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 20°C (68°F)▲ | 18°C (64°F) | Delhi |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 7°C (45°F)▲ | 6°C (43°F) | Delhi |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 3 days▲ | 4 days | Delhi |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 25 mm▲ | 28 mm | Delhi |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 9h/day | 9h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 70% | 70% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 13 km/h | 11 km/h▲ | Lahore |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Delhi edges ahead as the better destination in January. Delhi offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 3 rain days, while Lahore sees 9 sunshine hours and 4 rain days.
Delhi sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Lahore is also comfortable at 18°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Delhi is the stronger choice in January.
Delhi reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 13°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.
Lahore averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.
Delhi receives approximately 25 mm of rainfall across 3 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Lahore sees 28 mm over 4 rain days. That makes Delhi the drier option by 1 rain day and 3 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.
Highs of 20°C, lows of 7°C, 3 rain days
Highs of 18°C, lows of 6°C, 4 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. January is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Delhi | Lahore | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 20°C | 3d | 18°C | 4d |
| Feb | 23°C | 4d | 21°C | 5d |
| Mar | 29°C | 3d | 27°C | 5d |
| Apr | 36°C | 3d | 34°C | 5d |
| May | 40°C | 5d | 39°C | 6d |
| Jun | 38°C | 9d | 39°C | 9d |
| Jul | 34°C | 19d | 35°C | 19d |
| Aug | 32°C | 19d | 33°C | 18d |
| Sep | 32°C | 10d | 33°C | 9d |
| Oct | 32°C | 2d | 31°C | 2d |
| Nov | 27°C | 1d | 26°C | 1d |
| Dec | 22°C | 1d | 21°C | 2d |
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