January weather forecast
China

January in China brings the chill of winter to most regions, particularly in the northern and central areas. In these regions, temperatures commonly fall to 0°C (32°F), with some areas plunging even lower to a frigid -10°C (14°F). The northwest, home to the arid lands, massifs, and sunken basins, experiences freezing temperatures that can become more severe.

For instance, the city of Harbin, known for its renowned Ice and Snow Festival, typically sees average temperatures below -15°C (5°F) in January, often dipping further to make it one of China's coldest urban areas. Conversely, the climate in Beijing, the capital city, exhibits milder winters with January averages varying from -4°C (24.8°F) to -10°C (14°F).

On the contrary, the southern region of China witnesses a relatively mild winter. Places like Guangzhou, located in the southeastern province of Guangdong, see average temperatures ranging from 10°C (50°F) to 15°C (59°F) in January.

The southwestern province of Yunnan also enjoys a mild winter climate. The region's height of 2000 meters ensures average high temperatures registering at a relatively comfortable 15.6°C (60.1°F) in January.

In terms of precipitation, January is considerably drier than the preceding months of November and December. The annual rainfall, which ranges from a scarce 254mm (10") in the northwest to more than 1524mm (60") in the southeast, is at its lowest in January, with the monsoonal rains having receded after the summer.

Notably, snowfall is a typical occurrence in China during January. While it is rare in the lower plateaus and the southern half of the country, the high mountain peaks such as those in the Himalayas and Tian Shan see a significant amount of snowfall. For instance, the average temperatures on Mount Everest, the world's highest peak bordering China, range between -18.9°C (-2°F) to -36.1°C (-33°F) in January, ensuring a constant cover of snow.

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• Beijing - January »
  January is Beijing's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 1.8°C (35.2°F) and lows of -8.4°C (16.9°F). On the first day of January sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 16:59.
• Shanghai - January »
  The month of January in Shanghai, China is characterized by chilly temperatures and frequent rainfall making it one of the less advisable months to visit the city. January stands out as Shanghai's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 8.1°C (46.6°F) and a low of 2.1°C (35.8°F).
• Guangzhou - January »
  Weather during January in Guangzhou, China shifts from cool to mild with average high and low temperatures fluctuating from 10.3°C (50.5°F) to 18.3°C (64.9°F). In Guangzhou, China, in January, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 41mm (1.61") of accumulated precipitation.
• Shenzhen - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Shenzhen, China, is January, when the rain falls for 7.1 days and typically collects 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. The month with the least rainfall in Shenzhen is January, when the rain falls for 7.1 days and typically collects 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.
• Chengdu - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Chengdu is January, when snow falls for 2 days and typically aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of snow. January and February are months with the least rain in Chengdu when the rain falls for 5.8 days and typically aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of rain.
• Hangzhou - January »
  The month with the least sunshine in Hangzhou is January, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine. January, known for its average high temperature of 8.3°C (46.9°F) and an average low temperature of 1.8°C (35.2°F), is the coldest month in Hangzhou.
• Wuhan - January »
  With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 8°C (46.4°F) and a low of 0.4°C (32.7°F), January stands out as the coldest month in Wuhan, China. In Wuhan, China, in January, during 9.1 rainfall days, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Xi'an - January »
  January sees the onset of the cold season in Xi'an, China, with temperatures as low as -3.8°C (25.2°F) to highs of 4.8°C (40.6°F), making it one of the coldest months of the year. Xi'an's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 4.8°C (40.6°F) and an average low temperature of -3.8°C (25.2°F), is the coldest in the year.
• Nanjing - January »
  January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Nanjing, China. Nanjing's January weather, with an average high temperature of 7°C (44.6°F) and an average low temperature of -2°C (28.4°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.
• Chongqing - January »
  January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Chongqing, China. The coldest month in Chongqing is January, with an average high-temperature of 12.3°C (54.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 6.3°C (43.3°F).
• Tianjin - January »
  In Tianjin during January, the rain falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. The cold weather in Tianjin, China starts the year with January, characteristics include frequently dipping temperatures into the negatives and a low proportion of rainy days.
• Suzhou - January »
  In Suzhou in January, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 27mm (1.06") of snow. In Suzhou, during January, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of precipitation.