Shangri-La weather in January (Yunnan, China)

Looking to travel to Shangri-La in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Shangri-La generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -10°C. 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.

Shangri-La in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 5 days.

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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Shangri-La in January?

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 in January.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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