Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Assam Experiences Unusually Warm Winter in 2026
This winter in Assam, India, has been much warmer than usual.
In December, many places like Guwahati, North Lakhimpur, and Dibrugarh had temperatures that were higher than normal for most of the month.
Even the coldest days were not as cold as they usually are.
In January, the temperatures continued to be higher than normal, with some days being 3-4 degrees warmer.
There was also very little rain, which usually happens in January.
Experts think this might be because of climate change.
The warm weather has made the winter feel less chilly than usual.
Assam experienced unusually warm temperatures in December 2025 and January 2026.
Guwahati had 18 days with above-normal maximum temperatures in December and 10 days in January.
North Lakhimpur and Dibrugarh also recorded significantly higher temperatures than usual.
Minimum temperatures in Guwahati were around 13-14°C, which is 2-5 degrees above normal.
January 2026 saw very little rainfall, with only light rainfall on one day.
- Who
- Residents of Assam, India
- What
- Unusually warm winter temperatures
- When
- December 2025 - January 2026
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- Possible climate change effects and lack of rainfall
- Location
- Assam, India
- Time Period
- December 2025 - January 2026
- Normal Maximum Temperature
- Below 25°C in December
- Above-Normal Days in Guwahati
- 18 days in December, 10 days in January
- Rainfall in January
- 10 mm (normal), 0 mm (recorded)
- Minimum Temperature in Guwahati
- 13-14°C (above normal)
- Maximum Temperature Range
- 25-28°C (above normal)