How hot is Dalian in January?

Daytime highs in Dalian in January average 1°C (34°F); nights drop to about -5°C.

Does it rain in Dalian in January?

Expect around 2.5 rainy days and 7 mm of rainfall in January.

Is January a good time to visit Dalian?

January is a challenging month to visit Dalian — consider May–June & September–October instead. Overall travel score: 1.4/10. The best months are May–June & September–October.

Dalian weather in January

January is a challenging month to visit Dalian — consider May–June & September–October instead. Expect highs around 1°C, lows near -5°C, and about 2.5 days with rain.

1.4 · Challengingtravel score for January

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

Avg high

1°C

Avg low

-5°C

Rainfall

7 mm

Rain days

2.5

Sunshine

7.9 h/day

Daylight

9.6 h

What to pack for Dalian in January

serious winter gear: insulated coat, thermal layers

Humidity averages 61%; max daily wind around 24 km/h. Snow falls on about 1 days.

How January compares

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

Dalian in January: the details

In January, Dalian sees average daytime highs of 1°C (34°F) and overnight lows of -5°C (23°F). Rainfall totals roughly 7 mm across 2.5 rainy days, and the sun shines about 7.9 hours per day with 9.6 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 61%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Dalian, China (38.91, 121.6) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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