Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
22°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Ürümqi
China · East Asia
Cold weather is the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
22°F
Lows around 6°F
Precipitation
3 days/mo
Sun
8.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
8%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
8.3 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 13° and nights feel near -1°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
60%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
5 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 18°F, easing to about 12°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning15°F
Rain5%
Cloud40%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday21°F
Rain4%
Cloud40%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowLate afternoon18°F
Rain5%
Cloud41%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening12°F
Rain5%
Cloud41%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 6 | 0.3 | 3 | 8.3 | 63 |
| Feb | 29 | 13 | 0.5 | 3 | 9.2 | 65 |
| Mar | 45 | 27 | 1.0 | 6 | 10.4 | 60 |
| Apr | 63 | 42 | 1.9 | 8 | 11.2 | 48 |
| May | 72 | 53 | 2.1 | 8 | 11.8 | 46 |
| Jun | 81 | 64 | 1.6 | 7 | 11.9 | 44 |
| Jul | 84 | 67 | 1.7 | 6 | 12.1 | 45 |
| Aug | 82 | 63 | 1.7 | 7 | 11.5 | 47 |
| Sep | 73 | 53 | 1.4 | 6 | 10.7 | 49 |
| Oct | 59 | 39 | 1.3 | 6 | 9.3 | 58 |
| Nov | 41 | 25 | 1.0 | 5 | 8.3 | 62 |
| Dec | 27 | 11 | 0.5 | 3 | 7.5 | 63 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
Data & methodology