China (Beijing) · January
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 3° (37°)-5– (23–)9 (48) | 6° (43°)-2– (28–)14 (57) | 14° (57°)4– (39–)24 (75) | 22° (72°)12– (54–)30 (86) | 28° (82°)19– (66–)35 (95) | 32° (90°)23– (73–)38 (100) | 32° (90°)24– (75–)38 (100) | 31° (88°)24– (75–)36 (97) | 27° (81°)20– (68–)33 (91) | 20° (68°)12– (54–)26 (79) | 11° (52°)2– (36–)20 (68) | 4° (39°)-3– (27–)10 (50) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | -8° (18°)-14– (7–)-2 (28) | -6° (21°)-13– (9–)1 (34) | 1° (34°)-7– (19–)8 (46) | 9° (48°)1– (34–)15 (59) | 15° (59°)8– (46–)21 (70) | 20° (68°)14– (57–)24 (75) | 23° (73°)19– (66–)26 (79) | 22° (72°)16– (61–)26 (79) | 16° (61°)9– (48–)22 (72) | 8° (46°)0– (32–)15 (59) | 0° (32°)-7– (19–)7 (45) | -7° (19°)-13– (9–)-1 (30) |
☀️Sunshine | 8h UV 5 | 8h UV 6 | 9h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 | 10h UV 8 | 9h UV 8 | 7h UV 7 | 7h UV 7 | 8h UV 6 | 7h UV 6 | 6h UV 4 | 7h UV 4 |
🌧Rain Days | 0d1mm (0.1") | 1d8mm (0.3") | 2d9mm (0.4") | 2d22mm (0.8") | 3d35mm (1.4") | 6d69mm (2.7") | 8d193mm (7.6") | 7d125mm (4.9") | 5d66mm (2.6") | 2d26mm (1.0") | 1d15mm (0.6") | 0d2mm (0.1") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
January in China (Beijing) at 3°C (37°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, June, and September.
Temperatures reach a maximum of 3°C (37°F) during the day and drop to -8°C (18°F) at night — warm layers recommended. Peaks reach around 9°C (48°F), the coldest nights around -14°C (7°F) — frost does occur. The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 0 rain days with 1 mm (< 0.1 in) total.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Beijing in winter is cold, dry and often clear. The lakes in Beihai Park freeze over and skaters glide across the ice, while the temples are quiet. At Chinese New Year in January or February many locals leave the city and temple fairs fill up.
Packing list for China (Beijing) in January
- Winter coat
- Thermal clothing and warm layers
- Hat, scarf and gloves
- Warm, waterproof shoes
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit China (Beijing)?
- January is not an optimal month for China (Beijing) (Score: 62/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, and September.
- How warm is it in China (Beijing) in January?
- In January, China (Beijing) sees daily highs of 3°C (37°F). Nights cool to -8°C (18°F), with a daily average of -3°C (27°F). Peaks reach around 9°C (48°F), the coldest nights around -14°C (7°F) — frost does occur.
- How much rain falls in China (Beijing) in January?
- In January, China (Beijing) receives an average of 1 mm (< 0.1 in) of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does China (Beijing) get in January?
- China (Beijing) averages 8 sunshine hours per day in January — close to the annual average.
