Shigatse weather in January (Tibet, China)

Thinking of visiting Shigatse in January? Check the weather first! Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

January in Shigatse generally includes low temperatures and almost no snow/rainfall. January is part of the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 5°C. At night, it falls to around -10°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Shigatse in January usually receives almost no snow/rainfall, averaging around 2.6 mm for the month. Historically, approximately a single day this month are expected to have snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Shigatse. June typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Shigatse, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 2%  

Precipitation 2.6 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

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

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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. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

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

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