Shangpa in January
4.2out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 5°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
5°CAvg high
-6°CAvg low
11Rainy days (111 mm)
10:29 hDaylight
08:19Sunrise · 18:48 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 5°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -6°C
- Rain varies a lot between years (±5.6 days)
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±5.6 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. 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 | 5°C | -6°C | 111 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.2 |
| February | 6°C | -4°C | 171 mm | 15 | – | – | 3.6 |
| March | 8°C | -2°C | 266 mm | 22 | – | – | 3.5 |
| April | 12°C | 3°C | 249 mm | 25 | – | – | 4.5 |
| May | 16°C | 8°C | 258 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.1 |
| June | 18°C | 12°C | 299 mm | 27 | – | – | 5.5 |
| July | 19°C | 12°C | 349 mm | 29 | – | – | 5.6 |
| August | 19°C | 12°C | 249 mm | 27 | – | – | 5.7 |
| September | 18°C | 10°C | 205 mm | 24 | – | – | 5.5 |
| October | 16°C | 6°C | 176 mm | 18 | – | – | 5.2 |
| November | 12°C | 0°C | 66 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 9°C | -4°C | 37 mm | 6 | – | – | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Shangpa in January?
Daytime highs average 5°C and nights about -6°C.
When is the best time to visit Shangpa?
The best months are November, December, August, July.