Jiuzhaigou weather in January (Sichuan, China)

Planning a trip to Jiuzhaigou in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Jiuzhaigou generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -16°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Jiuzhaigou in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 22 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 5 days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Jiuzhaigou. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Jiuzhaigou, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -16°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 22 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Jiuzhaigou in January?

Visitors traveling to Jiuzhaigou 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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