Yushu in January
4.9out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -11°C. Very dry: about 2 rainy days.
-11°CAvg high
-23°CAvg low
2Rainy days (5 mm)
8:58 hDaylight
07:14Sunrise · 16:12 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -11°C
- Very dry: about 2 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -23°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 (1.7 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 | -11°C | -23°C | 5 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.9 |
| February | -6°C | -17°C | 7 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.8 |
| March | 3°C | -7°C | 17 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.9 |
| April | 14°C | 2°C | 32 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.9 |
| May | 21°C | 10°C | 72 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 26°C | 16°C | 106 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| July | 28°C | 20°C | 165 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.7 |
| August | 26°C | 18°C | 138 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| September | 22°C | 11°C | 65 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 13°C | 2°C | 40 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.6 |
| November | 1°C | -9°C | 22 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.5 |
| December | -9°C | -19°C | 10 mm | 3 | – | – | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Yushu in January?
Daytime highs average -11°C and nights about -23°C.
When is the best time to visit Yushu?
The best months are September, May.