Guizhou weather in January

Are you planning a trip to Guizhou in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Guizhou in January?

Guizhou is a region in China. January in Guizhou generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

During the day the temperature is cold in Bijie at 7°C and moderate in Xingyi at 15°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Xingyi and 0°C in Bijie. 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.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Xingyi with an average of 61 mm to moderate rainfall in Duyun with 95 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 42 hours of sunshine in Guiyang. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Guizhou for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Guizhou climate page.

Where to go in Guizhou in January

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).

Popular destinations in Guizhou

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Guizhou?

Average weather in Guiyang

In January Guiyang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Guiyang

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

11°C 

4°C 

63 hours 

57 mm 

13 days 

unpleasant 

January January

9°C 

2°C 

42 hours 

79 mm 

14 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

12°C 

4°C 

48 hours 

79 mm 

14 days 

unpleasant 

Climate in Guiyang

Average weather in Zhenyuan

In January Zhenyuan 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.

Zhenyuan

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

11°C 

4°C 

63 mm 

14 days 

unpleasant 

January January

8°C 

2°C 

89 mm 

15 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

11°C 

4°C 

103 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Zhenyuan

Average weather in Liping

In January Liping generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Liping

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

12°C 

4°C 

59 mm 

13 days 

unpleasant 

January January

9°C 

2°C 

80 mm 

15 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

12°C 

5°C 

105 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Liping

Average weather in Xingyi

In January Xingyi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Xingyi

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

16°C 

7°C 

53 mm 

12 days 

tolerable 

January January

15°C 

5°C 

61 mm 

12 days 

tolerable 

February   >> February
>>  

18°C 

7°C 

53 mm 

10 days 

pleasant 

Climate in Xingyi

Average weather in Zunyi

In January Zunyi 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.

Zunyi

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

10°C 

4°C 

67 mm 

15 days 

poor 

January January

8°C 

2°C 

77 mm 

17 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

11°C 

4°C 

82 mm 

15 days 

unpleasant 

Climate in Zunyi

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Is January the best time to visit Guizhou?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Guiyang, January may not be the ideal time to visit Guizhou.

Generally speaking, April, August, September and October provide pleasant weather in Guiyang. On the other hand, the weather in January and June tend to be poor.