Xining Weather in January
China · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high3°C (38°F)
Avg low-11°C (12°F)
Rainfall2 mm (0.1 in)
RatingPoor 4.2/10
In January, Xining has average highs of 3°C (38°F) and lows of -11°C (12°F). January is winter in China. The month is very dry, with about 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain spread over 0 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 9.8 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Xining?
January is not the best time to visit Xining (4.2/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in April and May.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 3°C (38°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -11°C (12°F) |
| Daily mean | -5°C (23°F) |
| Rainfall | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 0 |
| Humidity | 55% |
| Cloud cover | 43% |
| Daylight | 9.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 6.2 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Xining in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Xining weather in other months
Jan3°C / -11°C2 mmPoorFeb7°C / -8°C5 mmFairMar12°C / -2°C10 mmGoodApr18°C / 1°C26 mmExcellentMay22°C / 6°C59 mmExcellentJun25°C / 11°C80 mmGoodJul27°C / 13°C98 mmGoodAug26°C / 12°C118 mmGoodSep21°C / 8°C89 mmGoodOct16°C / 2°C31 mmExcellentNov9°C / -4°C6 mmFairDec4°C / -10°C2 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit XiningFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Dubai23°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Jaipur23°C · 10 mm · Excellent
- Abu Dhabi23°C · 14 mm · Excellent
- Agra23°C · 15 mm · Excellent
- Varanasi25°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- Muscat26°C · 19 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Wuwei2°C · 2 mm
- Lanzhou4°C · 4 mm
- Zhongwei2°C · 2 mm
- Wuzhong1°C · 2 mm
- Tianshui6°C · 4 mm
- Yinchuan1°C · 2 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.