Temperature in Sichuan in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Sichuan, China this January.

Sichuan, China, a region in China, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from -6°C (21°F) in Aba to 12°C (54°F) in Xichang. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Xichang and -22°C (-8°F) in Aba. During January, winter is in full swing. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Sichuan, China in January?

Discover the typical January temperatures for the most popular locations of Sichuan on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Sichuan temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Sichuan, China in January?

Chengdu averages a daytime high of 11°C (52°F) in January, which is low for Sichuan, China.

How cold does it get at night in Sichuan, China in January?

Nighttime temperatures in Chengdu typically drop to around 4°C (39°F) in January.

What is the warmest city in January in Sichuan, China?

Xichang tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 0°C (32°F).

What is the coldest city in January in Sichuan, China?

The coldest city in January in Sichuan, China is Aba when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around -6°C (21°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -22°C (-8°F).

How much sun does Sichuan, China get in January?

Chengdu usually sees around 55 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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