Zhaotong in January
6.3out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 9°C. Some rain: about 4 rainy days.
9°CAvg high
-2°CAvg low
4Rainy days (16 mm)
10:27 hDaylight
08:01Sunrise · 18:28 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 9°C
- Some rain: about 4 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -2°C
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Gloves for freezing mornings
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.3 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 | 9°C | -2°C | 16 mm | 4 | – | – | 6.3 |
| February | 12°C | 0°C | 15 mm | 5 | – | – | 6.8 |
| March | 16°C | 4°C | 31 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.0 |
| April | 20°C | 8°C | 48 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.1 |
| May | 21°C | 12°C | 90 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.7 |
| June | 22°C | 15°C | 159 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 24°C | 16°C | 200 mm | 22 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 24°C | 16°C | 175 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 21°C | 13°C | 121 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.2 |
| October | 16°C | 9°C | 79 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.8 |
| November | 14°C | 4°C | 30 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.6 |
| December | 10°C | 0°C | 15 mm | 5 | – | – | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Zhaotong in January?
Daytime highs average 9°C and nights about -2°C.
When is the best time to visit Zhaotong?
The best months are April, March, February, May.