January Weather in Kodaikanal

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Kodaikanal, India, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 20°C (69°F). Highs can soar to 27°C (80°F), while lows may dip to 14°C (57°F). Typically, the humidity level in Kodaikanal throughout January hovers around 64%.

14°C (57°F)

Minimum temperature

20°C (69°F)

Average temperature

27°C (80°F)

Maximum temperature

64%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In January, Kodaikanal averages 97 mm (3.8 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 9 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 11 hours 35 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 27 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 20% probability of sunny days during this period.

97 mm (3.8 inches)

Precipitation

9 rainy days

Rainy days

8 hours 27 minutes

Sunshine hours

20%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In January, the UV Index in Kodaikanal reaches a maximum of 11, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 2 5 8 10 11 10 7 4 2 1 0 0
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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