Yunnan weather in January
Planning a getaway to Yunnan this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Yunnan in January?
Yunnan is a region in China. In January, Yunnan experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. January is a winter month.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Deqen at -2°C to warm in Jinghong at 26°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Jinghong and -16°C in Deqen. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Yunnan. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Lijiang with an average of 21 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Benzilan with 97 mm. The city Lijiang usually sees around 257 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Yunnan, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Yunnan's yearly weather, check out our Yunnan climate page.
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Average weather in Lijiang
In January Lijiang generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Kunming
In January Kunming generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Shangri-La
In January Shangri-La generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Jinghong
In January Jinghong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Xishuangbanna
In January Xishuangbanna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Yunnan?
In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Yunnan with overall tolerable weather in Lijiang. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Yunnan is in April with generally perfect weather in Lijiang. In contrast, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
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