SeasonMapYangshuo (Li River) weather in January
China
January in Yangshuo: cool, rainy, with muggy air — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Yangshuo · #546 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Yangshuo in January
Other months in Yangshuo
Yangshuo's forum is split on December: some regulars call it cold, wet and windy, worse for sightseeing than other seasons, while others say it's a lot like nearby Guilin — a little cold, but with sunny days and blue sky most of the time. Either way, a jacket for mornings and evenings is standard advice, with nights dropping into the single digits.
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Yangshuo climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 15°C / 59°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 88 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Sunshine | 5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.5 cm / 0.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 87 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Yangshuo 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.
BusyWinter break (around Chinese New Year) in China, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Yangshuo'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).
Fair weatherYangshuo's best weather comes in February, November and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Yangshuo in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Climbing season
1 Oct – 31 MarTrail seasonThe reason a small town in Guangxi is on the world climbing map. Cool, dry, and the limestone drying fast after rain — mid-October to March is when the crags fill with rope bags.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Yangshuo — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Yangshuo?
Yangshuo in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Yangshuo?
- January in Yangshuo: cool, rainy, with muggy air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Yangshuo on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Yangshuo in January?
- In January, Yangshuo averages a daily high of 15°C and a low of 7.7°C, with about 87.5 mm of rain over roughly 12.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yangshuo in January?
- Yangshuo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 87 in January.
Other months in Yangshuo
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Similar destinations in East Asia — January
Within 300 km: Guilin's Li River at its lowest around 15 Nov – 28 Feb.