How hot is Beijing in January?

Daytime highs in Beijing in January average 3°C (37°F); nights drop to about -7°C.

Does it rain in Beijing in January?

Expect around 0.5 rainy days and 2 mm of rainfall in January.

Is January a good time to visit Beijing?

January is a challenging month to visit Beijing — consider March–May & September–October instead. Overall travel score: 2.6/10. The best months are March–May & September–October.

Beijing weather in January

January is a challenging month to visit Beijing — consider March–May & September–October instead. Expect highs around 3°C, lows near -7°C, and about 0.5 days with rain.

2.6 · Challengingtravel score for January

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Avg high

3°C

Avg low

-7°C

Rainfall

2 mm

Rain days

0.5

Sunshine

8.2 h/day

Daylight

9.5 h

What to pack for Beijing in January

serious winter gear: insulated coat, thermal layers

Humidity averages 39%; max daily wind around 16 km/h.

How January compares

Best months in Beijing: March–May & September–October. See the full best time to visit Beijing guide.

Beijing in January: the details

In January, Beijing sees average daytime highs of 3°C (37°F) and overnight lows of -7°C (20°F). Rainfall totals roughly 2 mm across 0.5 rainy days, and the sun shines about 8.2 hours per day with 9.5 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 39%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Beijing, China (39.91, 116.4) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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