Weather in January in Chongqing Area
Thinking about venturing to Chongqing Area this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Chongqing Area in January?
Chongqing Area is a region in China. January in Chongqing Area generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. In January, it is winter.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C in Wulong to 12°C in Chongqing. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Chongqing and 2°C in Wulong. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Chongqing Area. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dazu with an average of 32 mm to moderate rainfall in Wulong with 65 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Chongqing, marking it as the year's driest month.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 21 hours of sunlight in Chongqing. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For specific regional insights in Chongqing Area for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Chongqing Area climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Chongqing Area?
Chongqing
In January Chongqing generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Wulong
In January Wulong generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fuling
In January Fuling generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Dazu
In January Dazu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Qijiang
In January Qijiang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Chongqing Area?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Chongqing Area due to the typically unpleasant weather in Chongqing.
Generally speaking, March, April, May, September, October and November provide pleasant weather in Chongqing. On the other hand, the weather in January, June, July, August and December tend to be unpleasant.
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