Guizhou weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Guizhou: highs of 9°C (48°F) and about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average -1°C (31°F) and cloud cover 82% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and wetter; February brings highs of 13°C (55°F) and 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Guiyang, the largest city in Guizhou. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Guizhou?
least pleasant month Weather score 45/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Guizhou. For better conditions, consider Mar–Apr, Aug–Nov.
Does it rain a lot in Guizhou in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 29 mm (1.1 in) falls in an average January. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Guizhou in January?
Days average 9°C (48°F) and nights -1°C (31°F).
Guizhou weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C (48°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 29 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| February | 13°C (55°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 23 mm | 78% | fair |
| March | 17°C (63°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 54 mm | 80% | best |
| April | 22°C (71°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm | 79% | best |
| May | 24°C (76°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 184 mm | 81% | fair |
| June | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 233 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
| July | 27°C (80°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 178 mm | 79% | fair |
| August | 26°C (80°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 134 mm | 74% | best |
| September | 24°C (76°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 108 mm | 74% | best |
| October | 20°C (68°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 88 mm | 80% | best |
| November | 16°C (60°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 41 mm | 75% | best |
| December | 10°C (50°F) | 0°C (33°F) | 23 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Guizhou in January
Weather can differ a lot within Guizhou: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guiyang | 9°C (48°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 29 mm | least pleasant |
| Zunyi | 9°C (48°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 26 mm | least pleasant |
| Liupanshui | 12°C (54°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 19 mm | fair |
| Bijie | 10°C (49°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 17 mm | least pleasant |
| Anshun | 10°C (50°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 22 mm | fair |
| Xingyi | 14°C (58°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 25 mm | fair |
| Kaili | 8°C (47°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 35 mm | least pleasant |
| Duyun | 9°C (48°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 34 mm | least pleasant |
| Liuzhi | 12°C (53°F) | 0°C (33°F) | 23 mm | fair |
| Xingren | 14°C (56°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 24 mm | fair |
| Tongren | 8°C (47°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 43 mm | least pleasant |
| Anlong | 13°C (56°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 24 mm | fair |