Erode Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Erode

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
33.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
14.2°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
23.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
9 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
66%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-3.4°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons❄️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Erode January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Erode, with average highs near 33.6°C and lows around 14.2°C (mean 23.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 9 mm of rainfall and 66% relative humidity across the period.

Erode January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Erode. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Erode was 1991 — when the month averaged 26.5°C — while the coldest was 2006 at 20.8°C. Typical January days reach 33.6°C with nights near 14.2°C. The long-term January temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp23.9°C24.0°C+0.1°C
Max Temp33.3°C32.9°C-0.4°C
Min Temp14.6°C15.1°C+0.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

20.0°C21.8°C1 yr (2%)
21.8°C23.5°C13 yr (29%)
23.5°C25.3°C26 yr (58%)
25.3°C27.0°C5 yr (11%)

What January Feels Like in Erode

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Hot
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How January Ranks in Erode

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Erode Weather by Month

Erode January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp23.9°C23.5°C23.9°C24.0°C24.2°C+0.3°C
Avg High33.5°C33.6°C33.7°C33.7°C33.2°C-0.3°C
Avg Low14.4°C13.5°C14.0°C14.4°C15.2°C+0.8°C
Avg Rain16 mm7 mm6 mm3 mm21 mm+5 mm

Extreme January Records in Erode

🔥Warmest January37.5°C1991
🧊Coldest January11.7°C1992
🌧️Wettest January79 mm2021
🏜️Driest January0 mm1983
🌬️Windiest January1.5 m/s1990

Key Insights for January

January temperatures in Erode have stayed relatively stable across the record.

January has ranged from a record low of 11.7°C (1992) to a record high of 37.5°C (1991).

Rainfall in January is one of the drier months, averaging 9 mm, with a wettest year of 79 mm.

Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.1°C per decade while lows rose 0.2°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

📊 View Erode's full weather history →

Is January a Good Time to Visit Erode?

One of the best times to visit Erode

January is one of the best times to visit Erode. Expect days averaging 33.6°C and nights around 14.2°C (mean 23.9°C) — cooler than Erode's yearly average — with low rainfall (9 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

Erode Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Erode, with average highs near 33.6°C and lows around 14.2°C (mean 23.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 9 mm of rainfall and 66% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 9 mm of rainfall in Erode, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 79 mm (2021), and the driest just 0 mm (1983). Humidity sits around 66% and average wind speed is 1.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.2 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How January has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 0.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 33.3°C to 32.9°C and overnight lows from 14.6°C to 15.1°C over the same span.
January Weather in Erode, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearHighLowAvgRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202532.6°C14.6°C23.6°C12 mm77%1.3 m/s5
202434.2°C16.5°C25.4°C20 mm69%1.2 m/s4.7
202333.3°C13.7°C23.5°C2 mm67%1.3 m/s5.4
202232.5°C15.7°C24.1°C13 mm78%1.1 m/s4.9
2021 🌧️31.9°C14.8°C23.3°C79 mm80%1.3 m/s4.3
202034.8°C15.7°C25.3°C2 mm68%1.2 m/s5.4
201934.2°C13.2°C23.7°C0 mm54%1.4 m/s5.6
201834.1°C14.2°C24.2°C2 mm64%1.1 m/s5.2
201734.6°C15.1°C24.9°C16 mm55%1.3 m/s5.1
201634.2°C13.6°C23.9°C2 mm68%1.2 m/s5.2
201533.6°C13.4°C23.5°C4 mm62%1.2 m/s5.2
201433.5°C16.3°C24.9°C0 mm60%1.5 m/s5.4
201334.8°C16.2°C25.5°C0 mm56%1.3 m/s5.9
201232.6°C13.1°C22.8°C1 mm66%1.2 m/s5.6
201131.3°C13.6°C22.4°C3 mm76%1.3 m/s5.6
201034.0°C15.0°C24.5°C2 mm66%1.3 m/s5.2
200933.2°C13.2°C23.2°C3 mm70%1.3 m/s5.6
200833.9°C13.2°C23.6°C6 mm71%1.2 m/s5.6
200733.2°C14.1°C23.6°C7 mm65%1.4 m/s5.4
2006 ❄️29.3°C12.2°C20.8°C13 mm79%1.2 m/s5.5
200533.5°C14.2°C23.9°C8 mm67%1.2 m/s5.3
200435.7°C14.3°C25.0°C5 mm61%1.3 m/s5.4
200335.2°C16.6°C25.9°C0 mm57%1.4 m/s5.5
200235.5°C13.3°C24.4°C7 mm66%1.3 m/s5.1
200133.8°C14.2°C24.0°C3 mm65%1.3 m/s5
200033.9°C14.4°C24.1°C5 mm65%1.3 m/s5.2
199932.7°C13.8°C23.2°C0 mm67%1.2 m/s5.8
199831.9°C14.7°C23.3°C0 mm75%1.2 m/s4.9
199732.4°C13.1°C22.7°C10 mm70%1.2 m/s4.8
199633.7°C13.9°C23.8°C0 mm56%1.4 m/s5.3
199532.8°C12.8°C22.8°C26 mm68%1.3 m/s4.7
199432.7°C13.8°C23.3°C8 mm75%1.3 m/s5.2
199334.6°C12.9°C23.7°C0 mm64%1.3 m/s5.3
199233.0°C11.7°C22.3°C1 mm65%1.5 m/s5.6
1991 🔥37.5°C15.5°C26.5°C0 mm55%1.4 m/s5.1
199034.5°C13.1°C23.8°C22 mm58%1.5 m/s5.6
198935.1°C15.1°C25.1°C1 mm53%1.4 m/s4.8
198833.3°C13.6°C23.4°C0 mm67%1.3 m/s5.3
198733.8°C13.5°C23.6°C2 mm60%1.4 m/s5.3
198632.7°C14.6°C23.7°C24 mm69%1.3 m/s5
198532.6°C13.8°C23.2°C73 mm73%1.2 m/s5.1
198431.4°C16.3°C23.8°C34 mm77%1.3 m/s4.6
198336.5°C13.3°C24.9°C0 mm55%1.4 m/s
198231.7°C14.0°C22.8°C0 mm70%1.2 m/s
198134.3°C15.6°C24.9°C12 mm63%1.3 m/s

Actual recorded January data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Erode January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Erode in January?

The average high in January is around 33.6°C with lows near 14.2°C (mean 23.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Erode in January?

January averages 9 mm of rainfall in Erode, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 79 mm in 2021.

What was the hottest January on record in Erode?

The hottest January reached 37.5°C in 1991. The coldest dipped to 11.7°C in 1992.

Has January in Erode gotten warmer over time?

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 0.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 33.3°C to 32.9°C and overnight lows from 14.6°C to 15.1°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Erode?

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Erode and one of the drier months, so plan for around 33.6°C daytime highs and 14.2°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Erode?

Not quite — January is the 3rd coolest month in Erode, averaging 23.9°C.

What should I pack for Erode in January?

For January in Erode, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 33.6°C and lows of 14.2°C.

Is Erode humid in January?

Relative humidity in January averages 66% — moderately humid.

How windy is Erode in January?

Average wind speed in January is 1.3 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 1.5 m/s (1990).

Which January had the most rainfall in Erode?

The wettest January on record was 2021 with 79 mm. On average, January sees 9 mm.

Where does this January weather data come from?

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

Erode full weather history Other Tamil Nadu cities

Explore how the weather in Erode behaves each January, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for January specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.