Weather in January in Shanxi
Planning a journey to Shanxi 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 Shanxi in January?
Shanxi is a region in China. January in Shanxi generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. In January, it is winter.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Taihuai at -4°C and cold in Yuncheng at 6°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -5°C in Yuncheng and -16°C in Taihuai. 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.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snowfall in Datong with an average of 4.4 mm to low snowfall in Linfen with 9.9 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 173 hours of sunlight anticipated in Taiyuan. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at January's conditions in Shanxi, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Shanxi's yearly weather, check out our Shanxi climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Shanxi?
Taiyuan
In January Taiyuan generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pingyao
In January Pingyao generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Datong
In January Datong generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and almost no monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Linfen
In January Linfen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Yuncheng
In January Yuncheng generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Shanxi, in China.
Is January the best time to visit Shanxi?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Shanxi with often poor weather in Taiyuan.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June and September offering mostly perfect weather in Taiyuan. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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