Beijing Weather in January
China · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high2°C (36°F)
Avg low-10°C (15°F)
Rainfall2 mm (0.1 in)
RatingPoor 3.7/10
In January, Beijing has average highs of 2°C (36°F) and lows of -10°C (15°F). January is winter in China. The month is very dry, with about 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain spread over 0 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 9.5 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Beijing?
January is not the best time to visit Beijing (3.7/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in April to May and September to October.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 2°C (36°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -10°C (15°F) |
| Daily mean | -5°C (24°F) |
| Rainfall | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 0 |
| Humidity | 52% |
| Cloud cover | 42% |
| Daylight | 9.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.7 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Beijing in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Beijing weather in other months
Jan2°C / -10°C2 mmPoorFeb6°C / -6°C7 mmFairMar14°C / -1°C11 mmExcellentApr22°C / 6°C23 mmExcellentMay29°C / 13°C39 mmExcellentJun33°C / 19°C80 mmFairJul33°C / 22°C184 mmPoorAug31°C / 20°C133 mmFairSep27°C / 15°C69 mmExcellentOct20°C / 7°C27 mmExcellentNov11°C / -1°C16 mmGoodDec3°C / -8°C2 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit BeijingFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Dubai23°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Jaipur23°C · 10 mm · Excellent
- Abu Dhabi23°C · 14 mm · Excellent
- Agra23°C · 15 mm · Excellent
- Varanasi25°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- Muscat26°C · 19 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Tianjin2°C · 2 mm
- Baoding3°C · 2 mm
- Tangshan1°C · 2 mm
- Datong-2°C · 2 mm
- Shijiazhuang4°C · 3 mm
- Jinan4°C · 6 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.