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Normal weather for China in January

It's cold in January in China with an average temperature of 3°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 1°C to a high of 5°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -10°C and -8°C.

In January, there is an average of 7,7 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,9 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

China in January

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Temperature Average Temperature
3°C 5°C
Sun High Temp
5°C 11°C
Sun Low Temp
1°C 1°C
Rain Total Precipitation
7,7 mm 97 mm
Rain Rainy Days
3 days 12 days
Snow Total Snowfall
0,9 cm 16 cm
Snow Snowy Days
1 day 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in China with really cold temps, averaging around 4°C during the day and nights dipping to about -8°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 3°C, with nights around -8°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in China is around 3°C, while nighttime temps are about -8°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

Temperature records for China in January

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Daily Temperature in January in China

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in January for China, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in January in China

Daily Precipitation in January in China

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for China, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect about 3 days of precipitation in China.

Daily Precipitation in January in China

Daily Snowfall in January in China

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in China, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.

Daily Snowfall in January in China

Daily UV Index in January in China

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in China, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in January in China

Temperature in January in China Over the Years

This chart shows the average temperature in January in China, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in January in China Over the Years

Total Precipitation in January in China Over the Years

This chart shows the average precipitation in January in China, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in January in China Over the Years

Snowfall in January in China per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in January in China, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in January in China over the past years

Daily Climate in January for China

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in China. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

Weather experiences in January in China

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Average Weather in China by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for China. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.


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