Shangri-La weather in January (Yunnan, China)

What does the weather outlook for Shangri-La look like in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Shangri-La includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Anticipate daytime highs near 3°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -10°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Shangri-La in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. You can typically expect 5 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Shangri-La. June and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shangri-La climate page with graphs.

 

Shangri-La, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 58%  

Where to go in China in January

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Shangri-La.

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