Hunan weather in January

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

What is the weather like in Hunan in January?

Hunan is a region in China. January in Hunan generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Zhangjiajie at 8°C to moderate in Hezhou at 15°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Hezhou and 1°C in Zhangjiajie. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Yongzhou with an average of 59 mm to moderate rainfall in Fenghuang with 98 mm. The city Changsha usually sees around 77 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hunan in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Hunan climate page.

Where to go in Hunan 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 Hunan

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

Average weather in Changsha

In January Changsha generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Changsha

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
<<  

13°C 

5°C 

103 hours 

55 mm 

12 days 

unpleasant 

January January

10°C 

3°C 

77 hours 

78 mm 

14 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

13°C 

6°C 

62 hours 

109 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Changsha

Average weather in Zhangjiajie

In January Zhangjiajie generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Zhangjiajie

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

11°C 

3°C 

50 mm 

15 days 

unpleasant 

January January

8°C 

1°C 

77 mm 

15 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

11°C 

3°C 

111 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Zhangjiajie

Average weather in Fenghuang

In January Fenghuang 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.

Fenghuang

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 

70 mm 

15 days 

unpleasant 

January January

9°C 

2°C 

98 mm 

15 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

11°C 

4°C 

133 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Fenghuang

Average weather in Zhuzhou

In January Zhuzhou 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.

Zhuzhou

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
<<  

14°C 

5°C 

103 hours 

58 mm 

12 days 

tolerable 

January January

11°C 

4°C 

77 hours 

83 mm 

15 days 

unpleasant 

February   >> February
>>  

14°C 

6°C 

62 hours 

112 mm 

15 days 

unpleasant 

Climate in Zhuzhou

Average weather in Hengyang

In January Hengyang 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.

Hengyang

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

14°C 

6°C 

53 mm 

13 days 

tolerable 

January January

11°C 

4°C 

78 mm 

15 days 

unpleasant 

February   >> February
>>  

14°C 

6°C 

95 mm 

16 days 

tolerable 

Climate in Hengyang

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Is January the best time to visit Hunan?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Hunan with often poor weather in Changsha.

On average, the best time to visit Hunan is in October with generally perfect weather in Changsha. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, May, June and July tend to be poor.