SeasonMapJinghong (Xishuangbanna) weather in January
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January in Jinghong: warm, a little rain, with muggy air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Jinghong · #66 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Jinghong in January
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Jinghong climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 24°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 39 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 53 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Jinghong in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsNorthern winter escape, Winter break (around Chinese New Year) in China, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Jinghong's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherJinghong's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Jinghong in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Northern winter escape
15 Nov – 28 Feb · usuallyWinter-sun seasonCrowdedBook earlyXishuangbanna is where a good part of northern China spends the winter, and Jinghong's riverfront apartments are let by the month to people who arrive in November and leave in March. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Jinghong — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Jinghong?
Jinghong in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Jinghong?
- January in Jinghong: warm, a little rain, with muggy air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Jinghong on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Jinghong in January?
- In January, Jinghong averages a daily high of 24.4°C and a low of 12.2°C, with about 38.5 mm of rain over roughly 4.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Jinghong in January?
- Jinghong has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in January.
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Similar destinations in East Asia — January
Within 300 km: Luang Prabang's Dawn alms round etiquette on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.