Weather in January in Qinghai
Planning a trip to Qinghai this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Qinghai in January?
Qinghai is a region in China. January in Qinghai generally has very cold temperatures, with low precipitation. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -0°C and nighttime temperatures around -17°C in Xining. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Qinghai in January, check out the map below. 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 Qinghai, check out the map below.
Precipitation
January is a dry month with an average snowfall of around 7.8 mm in Xining.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Xining enjoys approximately 213 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Qinghai climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit China, check out our Qinghai's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in Qinghai?
Xining
In January Xining generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Golmud
In January Golmud generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and almost no monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Qinghai?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Xining, January may not be the ideal time to visit Qinghai.
On average, the best time to visit Qinghai is in June with generally perfect weather in Xining. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Qinghai.
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