Lijiang weather in January (Yunnan, China)

Will it be warm or cold in Lijiang this January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of January in Lijiang typically brings moderate temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 13°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -1°C. Experience the mildest weather of the year in January.

Precipitation

Lijiang in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 3 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 257 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April typically offers the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lijiang, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 21 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 45%  

Sunshine 257 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 79%  

Where to go in China in January

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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