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Xinjiang weather in January (China)

How's the weather trend in Xinjiang as January approaches? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, Xinjiang typically experiences low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 5°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -6°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Xinjiang in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 3 days days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Xinjiang. April, May, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Xinjiang, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 8%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 11 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  

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.

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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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Xinjiang.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to China? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in China. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.