Weather in January in Gansu
Considering a trip to Gansu this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Gansu in January?
Gansu is a region in China. January in Gansu generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. The month of January is in the winter season.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Xiahe at -3°C to cold in Lanzhou at 2°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -10°C in Lanzhou and -20°C in Xiahe. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snow/rainfall in Dunhuang with an average of 1.7 mm to low snow/rainfall in Pingliang with 13 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 156 hours of sunlight expected in Lanzhou. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gansu in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Gansu climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Gansu?
Lanzhou
In January Lanzhou generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dunhuang
In January Dunhuang generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Zhangye
In January Zhangye generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Jiayuguan
In January Jiayuguan generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pingliang
In January Pingliang generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Gansu, in China.
Is January the best time to visit Gansu?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Gansu with often poor weather in Lanzhou.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Lanzhou. In contrast, January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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