January in Zhangjiajie National Park brings low temperatures around 8°C (46°F) during the day, dropping to 1°C (34°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 77 mm (3 in) for the month.
January in Zhangjiajie National Park has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
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51-year average (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Zhangjiajie National Park typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 8°C (46°F). Nights are cold, with lows around 2°C (36°F).
51-year average (1976-2026)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Zhangjiajie National Park spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 49 years of weather observations in Zhangjiajie National Park between 1976 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Zhangjiajie National Park in January. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Shenzhen
20°C (68°F) Guangzhou20°C (68°F) Chengdu
11°C (52°F) Shanghai9°C (48°F) Hangzhou
10°C (50°F) Xi'an7°C (45°F) Qingdao5°C (41°F) Beijing3°C (37°F) Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.
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