Zhangye in January
5.0out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 0°C. Very dry: about 1 rainy days.
0°CAvg high
-15°CAvg low
1Rainy days (1 mm)
9:33 hDaylight
08:41Sunrise · 18:14 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 0°C
- Very dry: about 1 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -15°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 (0.7 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 | 0°C | -15°C | 1 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
| February | 5°C | -10°C | 2 mm | 0 | – | – | 5.5 |
| March | 11°C | -4°C | 5 mm | 2 | – | – | 6.7 |
| April | 18°C | 3°C | 7 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.2 |
| May | 23°C | 9°C | 13 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| June | 27°C | 14°C | 20 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| July | 28°C | 16°C | 39 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.2 |
| August | 27°C | 14°C | 33 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| September | 22°C | 9°C | 22 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.5 |
| October | 16°C | 1°C | 7 mm | 2 | – | – | 7.7 |
| November | 8°C | -6°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 6.3 |
| December | 2°C | -12°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Zhangye in January?
Daytime highs average 0°C and nights about -15°C.
When is the best time to visit Zhangye?
The best months are May, June, September, August.