Hotan Weather in January

What's the weather like in Hotan (Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu) in January 2026?

The climate in Hotan during January can be summarized as cold and very dry.

January is in the winter in Hotan and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.

Hotan weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 1.1°C 33.9°F
Nightly temperature -9.9°C 14.3°F
Average temperature -4.4°C 24.1°F
Daily sunshine 6.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 2 mm 0.1 ins
Rainy days 2 days
Sea temperature 14.9°C 58.8°F
Humidity 54%
Windspeed 4.7kph 3 mph

On average January is the 5th driest month of the year in Hotan with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Hotan

Hotan average temperature in January

January rainfall

Hotan average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Hotan average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Hotan in January 2025.

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Hotan weather stats

Hotan weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.4°C 90.3°F
Driest month: November 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: October 9.1hrs
Coldest month: January 0.8°C 33.4°F
Wettest month: June 8mm 0.3ins
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