Shangri-La in January
4.2out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 2°C. Some rain: about 6 rainy days.
2°CAvg high
-11°CAvg low
6Rainy days (34 mm)
10:25 hDaylight
08:18Sunrise · 18:43 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 2°C
- Some rain: about 6 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -11°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±4.0 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 | 2°C | -11°C | 34 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.2 |
| February | 2°C | -9°C | 42 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.1 |
| March | 5°C | -4°C | 62 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.4 |
| April | 10°C | 0°C | 66 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.0 |
| May | 14°C | 5°C | 99 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.4 |
| June | 17°C | 9°C | 147 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.3 |
| July | 17°C | 10°C | 249 mm | 29 | – | – | 5.3 |
| August | 17°C | 9°C | 237 mm | 29 | – | – | 5.3 |
| September | 15°C | 8°C | 149 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.0 |
| October | 12°C | 3°C | 67 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.8 |
| November | 8°C | -3°C | 22 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.8 |
| December | 5°C | -7°C | 12 mm | 3 | – | – | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Shangri-La in January?
Daytime highs average 2°C and nights about -11°C.
When is the best time to visit Shangri-La?
The best months are October, November, May, December.