Jiuquan in January
5.0out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -3°C. Very dry: about 1 rainy days.
-3°CAvg high
-14°CAvg low
1Rainy days (2 mm)
9:29 hDaylight
08:51Sunrise · 18:20 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -3°C
- Very dry: about 1 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -14°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 (1.1 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 | -3°C | -14°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
| February | 3°C | -10°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.1 |
| March | 9°C | -4°C | 7 mm | 2 | – | – | 6.4 |
| April | 17°C | 3°C | 7 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.1 |
| May | 23°C | 10°C | 11 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| June | 27°C | 15°C | 15 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| July | 28°C | 16°C | 19 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| August | 27°C | 15°C | 21 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.5 |
| September | 22°C | 9°C | 15 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| October | 15°C | 2°C | 5 mm | 2 | – | – | 7.7 |
| November | 6°C | -5°C | 5 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.9 |
| December | -1°C | -12°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Jiuquan in January?
Daytime highs average -3°C and nights about -14°C.
When is the best time to visit Jiuquan?
The best months are May, June, September, July.