Lijiang weather in January (Yunnan, China)

Curious about the January weather in Lijiang? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Lijiang generally has moderate temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around -1°C. On average, January has the most moderate temperatures of the year.

Lijiang in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 3 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 257 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Lijiang in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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