China in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in China in january 2025
Here, you have access to the weather forecast for january for most popular cities in China. These datas are statistics for the month of january from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in january in Beijing
very bad weather 25.8cm
Weather at 6am
22°F
Clear/Sunny
68% of time
24%
6%
3%
Weather at 12pm
36°F
Clear/Sunny
72% of time
20%
7%
3%
Weather at 6pm
27°F
Clear/Sunny
67% of time
25%
8%
2%
Weather at 3am
22°F
67%
25%
7%
3%
Where to go in China in january?
Where to go in China in january: destination map
Where to go in each region in january?
| East Coast of China (Shanghai, Wenzhou, Yancheng...) | 45°F to 58°F | 1 à 6 days | 45°F to 59°F | very bad weather* |
| Hong Kong (Hong Kong Island, Tai Po, Kowloon...) | 68°F | 2 à 4 days | 68°F | good weather |
| North of China (Beijing, Qingdao, Pingyao...) | -2°F to 47°F | 0 à 1 days | 41°F to 45°F | very bad weather |
| North West of China (Xi'an, Urumqi, Jiuquan (Gansu)...) | 20°F to 45°F | 0 à 1 days | very bad weather | |
| Northeast of China (Harbin, Dalian, Qiqihar...) | 7°F to 32°F | 0 day | 34°F to 41°F | very bad weather |
| South East of China (Guangzhou (Canton), Guilin, Hainan island (Haikou)...) | 58°F to 76°F | 1 à 5 days | 59°F to 76°F | good weather* |
| Southern Central of China (Chengdu, Wuhan, Zhangjiajie...) | 36°F to 58°F | 0 à 6 days | very bad weather* | |
| Tibet (Lhasa, Shigatsé, Chamdo...) | 25°F to 36°F | 0 day | very bad weather | |
| Yunnan (Kunming, Lijiang, Yuanyang...) | 50°F to 63°F | 1 à 3 days | very bad weather* |
Where should you go in China in january when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in China in january ranges from good to very bad depending on the region and city.
You are lucky: It is not perfect, however, the weather in China in january is quite good in Xiamen, Hong Kong, Canton, Sanya, Macao, Victoria Peak and Shenzhen. I allows to savor tour in these places. And even why not take a little time to enjoy the hotel pool!
If you do not go the sun and blue sky, but, for example to go sightseeing, the cities of Fuzhou, Kunming, Hainan island (Haikou), Yunnan, Yangshuo and Guilin have a ok but correct weather for it in january. Finally, it is not advisable to travel in the cities of Chengdu, Jilin, Xinjiang, Shanghai, Urumqi, Suzhou, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Wuhan, Beijing, Kachgar, Delingha, Harbin, Hangzhou and Qingdao in january because the climate is rather unfavorable.
Climate in China in january
Climate in Beijing in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 36°F and minimum temperature is 22°F (for an average temperature of 29°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in that area in january. Do not forget to cover yourself! There is no rain during this month. You will be well dry during your holidays!
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 29°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 36°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 22°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.1in | ||
| Humidity | 47% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 18% | ||
| Length of day | 09:40 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Guangzhou (Canton) in january
In january, the mean temperature in Canton is 63°F (maximum temperature is 68°F and minimum temperature is 58°F). The climate is relatively cold in that area in this month, but it is endurable when dressing hot. With 2.2in over 3 days, rain may occur for your vacations. But this is pretty reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With a good climate, the month of january is a recommended month to go in Canton in China.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 63°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 68°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 58°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||
| Humidity | 70% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 48% | ||
| Length of day | 10:52 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Hong Kong in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Hong Kong is 65°F (maximum temperature is 68°F and minimum temperature is 61°F). The climate good in that area in january. With barely 2.4in over 4 days, rain may be scarce throughout your stay.
With good weather conditions, january is an advisable month to go in Hong Kong in China.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 65°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 68°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 61°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 67°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||
| Humidity | 77% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||
| Length of day | 10:55 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Kunming in january
In january, the mean temperature in Kunming is 49°F (maximum temperature is 59°F and minimum temperature is 40°F). The climate is relatively cool here in the month of january, but it is liveable by dressing warm. With about 2.1in over 2 days, rainfall is infrequent for your trip.
With a correct climate, the month of january is okay (but not good month) for traveling in this city.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||
| Humidity | 94% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||
| Length of day | 10:46 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Shanghai in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 50°F and minimum temperature is 43°F (for an average temperature of 47°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh in that area in the month of january. Bring warm clothes! With barely 2.9in over 5 days, the rain will not be a problem during your journey.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 45°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 73% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||
| Length of day | 10:21 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
All cities in China in january
| Beijing in january | very bad weather |
| Guangzhou (Canton) in january | good weather |
| Hong Kong in january | good weather |
| Kunming in january | very bad weather |
| Shanghai in january | bad weather |
| Chengdu in january | very bad weather |
| Dalian in january | very bad weather |
| Guilin in january | very bad weather |
| Hainan island (Haikou) in january | tolerable weather |
| Harbin in january | very bad weather |
| Jiuquan (Gansu) in january | very bad weather |
| Lijiang in january | very bad weather |
| Pingyao in january | very bad weather |
| Qingdao in january | very bad weather |
| Qiqihar in january | very bad weather |
| Tibet in january | very bad weather |
| Urumqi in january | very bad weather |
| Wenzhou in january | tolerable weather |
| Wuhan in january | very bad weather |
| Xi'an in january | very bad weather |
| Yancheng in january | very bad weather |
Weather data for China in january:
Weather data for China in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in China. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in China can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to China.