Turfan weather in January (Xinjiang, China)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Turfan this January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During January, Turfan usually has very low temperatures and almost no snowfall. January marks the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near -0°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -9°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Turfan in January usually receives almost no snowfall, averaging around 1.3 mm for the month. Known for its minimal rainfall, this month is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Take advantage of the dry conditions to explore and enjoy various activities. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 2 days days of snow.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Turfan. April, May, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Turfan, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -0°C  

Chance of Rain 6%  

Precipitation 1.3 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Where to go in China in January

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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?

Visitors traveling to Turfan should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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