Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
44°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Xian
China · East Asia
Plenty of sun. Cold weather is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
44°F
Lows around 27°F
Precipitation
3 days/mo
Sun
8 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
10%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
8.1 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 36° and nights feel near 25°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
54%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
3 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 43°F, easing to about 37°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning34°F
Rain7%
Cloud48%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday42°F
Rain7%
Cloud47%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon43°F
Rain8%
Cloud46%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening37°F
Rain6%
Cloud43%
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 | 44 | 27 | 0.5 | 3 | 8.1 | 61 |
| Feb | 51 | 33 | 0.8 | 4 | 8.2 | 60 |
| Mar | 63 | 44 | 1.2 | 6 | 8.7 | 56 |
| Apr | 74 | 54 | 1.8 | 7 | 9.4 | 56 |
| May | 82 | 62 | 2.9 | 8 | 9.4 | 58 |
| Jun | 89 | 71 | 3.4 | 8 | 10.0 | 59 |
| Jul | 91 | 75 | 6.1 | 11 | 10.3 | 68 |
| Aug | 89 | 73 | 5.1 | 11 | 9.7 | 70 |
| Sep | 79 | 65 | 5.9 | 12 | 7.4 | 74 |
| Oct | 69 | 53 | 3.3 | 11 | 7.2 | 74 |
| Nov | 57 | 41 | 1.5 | 7 | 7.1 | 69 |
| Dec | 47 | 30 | 0.5 | 3 | 7.7 | 62 |
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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: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology