How hot is Hangzhou in January?

Daytime highs in Hangzhou in January average 10°C (51°F); nights drop to about 2°C.

Does it rain in Hangzhou in January?

Expect around 10.3 rainy days and 82 mm of rainfall in January.

Is January a good time to visit Hangzhou?

January is a challenging month to visit Hangzhou — consider October–November instead. Overall travel score: 4.4/10. The best months are October–November.

Hangzhou weather in January

January is a challenging month to visit Hangzhou — consider October–November instead. Expect highs around 10°C, lows near 2°C, and about 10.3 days with rain.

4.4 · Poortravel score for January

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Avg high

10°C

Avg low

2°C

Rainfall

82 mm

Rain days

10.3

Sunshine

5.6 h/day

Daylight

10.2 h

What to pack for Hangzhou in January

a warm coat, hat and gloves
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent

Humidity averages 75%; max daily wind around 14 km/h.

How January compares

Best months in Hangzhou: October–November. See the full best time to visit Hangzhou guide.

Hangzhou in January: the details

In January, Hangzhou sees average daytime highs of 10°C (51°F) and overnight lows of 2°C (35°F). Rainfall totals roughly 82 mm across 10.3 rainy days, and the sun shines about 5.6 hours per day with 10.2 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 75%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Hangzhou, China (30.29, 120.16) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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