How hot is Shenyang in January?

Daytime highs in Shenyang in January average -4°C (25°F); nights drop to about -14°C.

Does it rain in Shenyang in January?

Expect around 1.5 rainy days and 5 mm of rainfall in January.

Is January a good time to visit Shenyang?

January is a challenging month to visit Shenyang — consider April–May & September instead. Overall travel score: 0.9/10. The best months are April–May & September.

Shenyang weather in January

January is a challenging month to visit Shenyang — consider April–May & September instead. Expect highs around -4°C, lows near -14°C, and about 1.5 days with rain.

0.9 · Challengingtravel score for January

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Avg high

-4°C

Avg low

-14°C

Rainfall

5 mm

Rain days

1.5

Sunshine

8 h/day

Daylight

9.3 h

What to pack for Shenyang in January

serious winter gear: insulated coat, thermal layers

Humidity averages 52%; max daily wind around 18 km/h. Snow falls on about 1 days.

How January compares

Best months in Shenyang: April–May & September. See the full best time to visit Shenyang guide.

Shenyang in January: the details

In January, Shenyang sees average daytime highs of -4°C (25°F) and overnight lows of -14°C (8°F). Rainfall totals roughly 5 mm across 1.5 rainy days, and the sun shines about 8 hours per day with 9.3 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 52%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Shenyang, China (41.79, 123.43) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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