Gold Price in January 2026
In January 2026, gold rose 9.3%, from $4,341.10 at the end of December to $4,745.10 per troy ounce on January 30, 2026. The highest close was $5,318.40 on January 29, 2026, the lowest $4,329.60 on January 2, 2026, and the average over 20 trading days was $4,739.93. Today's price is 14.9% lower than the January 2026 close.
Gold price chart, January 2026
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, January 2026
Closing price for every trading day, with the same price in INR and AED at that day's exchange rate.
| Date | Close (USD per oz) | Change | USD per gram | 24K India, ₹ per 10 g | 24K UAE, AED per gram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2Fri | $4,329.60 | −0.26% | $139.20 | ₹1,25,227 | AED 511.07 |
| Jan 5Mon | $4,451.50 | +2.82% | $143.12 | ₹1,28,817 | AED 525.46 |
| Jan 6Tue | $4,496.10 | +1.00% | $144.55 | ₹1,30,434 | AED 530.73 |
| Jan 7Wed | $4,462.50 | −0.75% | $143.47 | ₹1,29,364 | AED 526.76 |
| Jan 8Thu | $4,460.70 | −0.04% | $143.41 | ₹1,28,879 | AED 526.55 |
| Jan 9Fri | $4,500.90 | +0.90% | $144.71 | ₹1,30,100 | AED 531.29 |
| Jan 12Mon | $4,614.70 | +2.53% | $148.37 | ₹1,33,880 | AED 544.73 |
| Jan 13Tue | $4,599.10 | −0.34% | $147.86 | ₹1,33,274 | AED 542.88 |
| Jan 14Wed | $4,635.70 | +0.80% | $149.04 | ₹1,34,544 | AED 547.20 |
| Jan 15Thu | $4,623.70 | −0.26% | $148.66 | ₹1,34,062 | AED 545.79 |
| Jan 16Fri | $4,595.40 | −0.61% | $147.75 | ₹1,33,505 | AED 542.45 |
| Jan 20Tue | $4,765.80 | +3.71% | $153.22 | ₹1,39,288 | AED 562.56 |
| Jan 21Wed | $4,837.50 | +1.50% | $155.53 | ₹1,41,716 | AED 571.03 |
| Jan 22Thu | $4,913.40 | +1.57% | $157.97 | ₹1,44,600 | AED 579.98 |
| Jan 23Fri | $4,979.70 | +1.35% | $160.10 | ₹1,46,586 | AED 587.81 |
| Jan 26Mon | $5,082.50 | +2.06% | $163.41 | ₹1,49,518 | AED 599.95 |
| Jan 27Tue | $5,082.60 | 0.00% | $163.41 | ₹1,49,868 | AED 599.96 |
| Jan 28Wed | $5,303.60 | +4.35% | $170.51 | ₹1,56,079 | AED 626.04 |
| Jan 29Thu | $5,318.40 | +0.28% | $170.99 | ₹1,57,381 | AED 627.79 |
| Jan 30Fri | $4,745.10 | −10.78% | $152.56 | ₹1,40,021 | AED 560.12 |
How January usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in January 14 times out of 20, with an average move of +3.5% and a median of +3.7%.
Gold in January 2026: FAQ
What was the price of gold in January 2026?
Gold traded between $4,329.60 and $5,318.40 per troy ounce (daily closes) in January 2026, averaging $4,739.93. It closed the month at $4,745.10.
How much did gold go up in January 2026?
Gold rose 9.3%, from $4,341.10 to $4,745.10. The biggest daily rise was +4.3% on January 28, 2026 and the biggest fall −10.8% on January 30, 2026.
What was the gold price on January 2, 2026?
Gold closed at $4,329.60 per troy ounce on January 2, 2026, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹1,25,227.
Is January usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in January 14 times out of 20, with an average move of +3.5% and a median of +3.7%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.