January in Zhaotong is the coldest month of the year. In January, the weather in Zhaotong is typically cold. Average daily high temperature in January is about 5 degrees above zero. On average, Zhaotong has 12 rainy, 12 cloudy, 5 sunny, and 2 partly cloudy days in January. The rains are usually light. January as well as March, April, May, and June is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Zhaotong.