Yushu weather in January (China)

Planning a trip to Yushu in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Yushu generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -11°C, while nights can cool down to about -25°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Yushu in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 4 days of snow are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 183 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Yushu. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Yushu climate page with graphs.

 

Yushu, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -25°C  

Max Temperature -11°C  

Chance of Rain 12%  

Precipitation 16 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 43%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 183 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 57%  

Where to go in China in January

Find out more about the weather in China in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Yushu in January?

Visitors traveling to Yushu should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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