Dunhuang in January
5.1out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -1°C. Very dry: about 0 rainy days.
-1°CAvg high
-13°CAvg low
0Rainy days (1 mm)
9:27 hDaylight
09:07Sunrise · 18:34 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -1°C
- Very dry: about 0 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -13°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (0.4 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C | -13°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 5.1 |
| February | 6°C | -8°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 5.8 |
| March | 14°C | -2°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 7.5 |
| April | 22°C | 6°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| May | 27°C | 12°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| June | 32°C | 18°C | 8 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.1 |
| July | 34°C | 21°C | 7 mm | 2 | – | – | 7.5 |
| August | 33°C | 18°C | 5 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.0 |
| September | 27°C | 11°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| October | 19°C | 2°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.5 |
| November | 9°C | -5°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 6.5 |
| December | 0°C | -11°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 5.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Dunhuang in January?
Daytime highs average -1°C and nights about -13°C.
When is the best time to visit Dunhuang?
The best months are September, April, May, October.