January weather forecast
Shangri-La, China

In Shangri-La, January is the coldest month with temperatures dropping to as low as -11.2°C (11.8°F). During this time, the city is shrouded in a chilly environment. Here, January experiences a fair amount of sunlight with a UV index of 6, providing relatively comfortable conditions for outdoor activities despite the cold. Fortunately, the city faces less rainfall; hence, travelers can enjoy exploring scenic beauty without much interference from precipitation. As we transition into February, a slight increase in temperature can be noted.

Temperature

Shangri-La experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 6.3°C (43.3°F) and a minimum of -11.2°C (11.8°F).

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout January, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.4 rainfall days, and 647mm (25.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Shangri-La, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 19:00 CST.

Sunshine

January through April, November and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.