Shaanxi weather in January
Planning a journey to Shaanxi this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Shaanxi in January?
Shaanxi is a region in China. January in Shaanxi generally has cold temperatures, with low precipitation. January falls during the winter season.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C in Baoji to 7°C in Xianyang. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Xianyang and -5°C in Baoji. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Shaanxi. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Lintong with an average of 12 mm to low snow/rainfall in Shiquan with 23 mm. Xi'an experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 90 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
For specific regional insights in Shaanxi for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Shaanxi climate page.
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Average weather in Xi'an
In January Xi'an generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Xianyang
In January Xianyang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Chang'an
In January Chang'an generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Lintong
In January Lintong generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Baoji
In January Baoji generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Shaanxi?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Shaanxi with often unpleasant weather in Xi'an.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May and October offering mostly perfect weather in Xi'an. On the other hand, the weather in January, July and December tend to be unpleasant.
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