Ningxia Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ningxia, China in January.

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Planning a trip to Ningxia, China this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Ningxia in January

Ningxia, China is a region in China. January in Ningxia generally has very cold temperatures, with almost no precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) in Yinchuan. 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ningxia, China, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average snow/rainfall of around 3 mm (0.1 in) in Yinchuan.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Yinchuan sees close to 207 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Ningxia by month

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Best Places to Visit in Ningxia in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Ningxia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Ningxia

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Ningxia, China?

Temperature range in Ningxia (January)

Precipitation variation in Ningxia (January)

Yinchuan

In January Yinchuan generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
207 hours
202 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
3 mm (0.1 in)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Yinchuan →

Zhongwei

In January Zhongwei generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
4.3 mm (0.2 in)
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Zhongwei →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Ningxia, in China.

In our records: China January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in China in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in China was -43°C (-45°F) in Ergun on January 11, 2001.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Ningxia in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Yinchuan 2°C (36°F) -12°C (10°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)
Zhongwei 2°C (36°F) -12°C (10°F) 4.3 mm (0.2 in)

Ningxia weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ningxia, China in January?

Ningxia, China typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Yinchuan average around 2°C (36°F), and temperatures drop to about -12°C (10°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Ningxia, China in January?

Daytime temperatures in Yinchuan peak at roughly 2°C (36°F) in January, dropping to about -12°C (10°F) overnight.

Does Ningxia, China get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Not particularly. Yinchuan averages just 3 mm (0.1 in) of snow/rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Ningxia, China.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Ningxia, China?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Yinchuan, January may not be the ideal time to visit Ningxia, China.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Yinchuan. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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