What to pack for Taiyuan in January
- serious winter gear: insulated coat, thermal layers
Humidity averages 39%; max daily wind around 16 km/h. Snow falls on about 1 days.
How January compares
Best months in Taiyuan: April–May & September–October. See the full best time to visit Taiyuan guide.
Taiyuan in January: the details
In January, Taiyuan sees average daytime highs of 3°C (38°F) and overnight lows of -7°C (19°F). Rainfall totals roughly 5 mm across 1.2 rainy days, and the sun shines about 8.2 hours per day with 9.7 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 39%.
In context: January is the 11th-warmest month and the 11th-wettest in Taiyuan. The sunniest month is June (10.2 h/day).
| Metric | January average |
|---|---|
| Daytime high | 3°C / 38°F |
| Overnight low | -7°C / 19°F |
| Rainfall | 5 mm over 1.2 rainy days |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h/day (9.7 h daylight) |
| Humidity | 39% |
| Travel score | 2.8 / 10 |
These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Taiyuan, China (37.87, 112.56) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is Taiyuan in January?
Daytime highs in Taiyuan in January average 3°C (38°F); nights drop to about -7°C.
Does it rain in Taiyuan in January?
Expect around 1.2 rainy days and 5 mm of rainfall in January.
Is January a good time to visit Taiyuan?
January is a challenging month to visit Taiyuan — consider April–May & September–October instead. Overall travel score: 2.8/10. The best months are April–May & September–October.
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