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Beijing Weather in January

January is not the most ideal time of a year to visit Beijing. Although it is sunny most of the time, the weather is still bitterly cold and extremely windy and the temperatures sometimes can drop to below -10°C (14°F).

All the hotels, restaurants, buses, subways, waiting rooms and other public places are all heated 24 hours a day.

However, the frequent snow fall makes this month a good skiing season. In addition, the traditional Chinese New Year usually falls in January or February.

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Averages for Beijing Weather in January

Temperature: -4°C / 25°F

High Temperature: 2°C / 36°F

Low Temperature: -9°C / 16°F

Humidity: 44%

Rainfall: 3 mm

Rainy Days: 2 days

Sunrise: 07:25 ~ 07:36

Sunset: 16:59 ~ 17:32

Air Quality in January
Average AQI:70

What to Wear in Beijing in January

Thanks to the extensive heating system, a thin sweater is usually enough if you are staying inside. If venturing outside you have to wear a thick sweater, a warm down-coat, cotton boots, gloves, hat and scarf to keep you warm from the freezing Beijing climate of January.

Where to Go in Beijing in January

For skiing enthusiasts, Shijinglong Ski Resort and Nanshan Ski Resort are good choices. If it snows, a visit to see the snow-capped Badaling Great Wall is a must and then you can also enjoy the Badaling Ski Resort.

The Chinese New Year is also worth a visit, with an abundance of colorful cultural activities including the lion dances and lantern displays in the streets and the temple fairs in the Ditan Park, Grand View Garden, and the Old Summer Palace.

Longqing Gorge Icefall

Temple Fairs

Badaling Great Wall

10 Popular Ski Resorts

Other Tips

Stock up on medication because the temperature difference between the inside and the outside is drastic, so chances of catching a cold are strong. Also skin is prone to drying-out because of the wind chill, so a good moisturiser is advisable. And finally, to avoid any disappointments, always arrange your travel itinerary in advance because this time of year is the busiest in China, as it is the winter vacation and the Spring Festival Travel Rush.

What is the temperature in Beijing in January?

High/Low Temperatures of Beijing in January

Temperatures Graph of Beijing in January

Air Quality of Beijing in January

Historical Beijing Weather in January

Jan	Temperature		Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
Jan	High	Low	Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
1	3.2°C / 37.8°F	-5.1°C / 22.8°F	07:36 / 16:59	41
2	2.4°C / 36.3°F	-5.6°C / 21.9°F	07:36 / 17:00	44
3	-0.5°C / 31.1°F	-5°C / 23°F	07:37 / 17:01	23
4	0.9°C / 33.6°F	-8.4°C / 16.9°F	07:37 / 17:02	27
5	3.1°C / 37.6°F	-9.9°C / 14.2°F	07:37 / 17:03	36
6	-1.9°C / 28.6°F	-7.1°C / 19.2°F	07:37 / 17:04	47
7	-1.3°C / 29.7°F	-4.6°C / 23.7°F	07:37 / 17:05	70
8	2.1°C / 35.8°F	-4.7°C / 23.5°F	07:36 / 17:06	67
9	2.2°C / 36°F	-8.4°C / 16.9°F	07:36 / 17:07	65
10	4°C / 39.2°F	-8°C / 17.6°F	07:36 / 17:08	53
11	-0.4°C / °F	-10°C / 14°F	07:36 / 17:09	33
12	4°C / 31.3°F	-10.2°C / 13.6°F	07:36 / 17:10	44
13	4.9°C / 40.8°F	-6.8°C / 19.8°F	07:36 / 17:11	37
14	5.9°C / 42.6°F	-7°C / 19.4°F	07:35 / 17:12	36
15	3.2°C / 37.8°F	-5.4°C / 22.3°F	07:35 / 17:13	52
16	-0.5°C / 31.1°F	-5.6°C / 21.9°F	07:35 / 17:14	62
17	1.8°C / 35.2°F	-1.3°C / 29.7°F	07:34 / 17:15	64
18	0.4°C / 32.7°F	-2.7°C / 27.1°F	07:34 / 17:16	81
19	1.7°C / 35.1°F	-2.6°C / 27.3°F	07:33 / 17:18	71
20	-0.5°C / 31.1°F	-4.1°C / 24.6°F	07:33 / 17:19	24
21	-2.8°C / 27°F	-10.7°C / 12.7°F	07:32 / 17:20	17
22	-2.8°C / 27°F	-12.2°C / 10°F	07:32 / 17:21	21
23	-0.5°C / 31.1°F	-13.3°C / 8.1°F	07:31 / 17:22	26
24	-0.2°C / 31.6°F	-9.2°C / 15.4°F	07:30 / 17:23	16
25	2.6°C / 36.7°F	-12.5°C / 9.5°F	07:30 / 17:25	29
26	3.9°C / 39°F	-10.3°C / 13.5°F	07:29 / 17:26	35
27	1.3°C / 34.3°F	-9.8°C / 14.4°F	07:28 / 17:27	42
28	-0.6°C / 30.9°F	-6.7°C / 19.9°F	07:27 / 17:28	61
29	0.2°C / 32.4°F	-8.6°C / 16.5°F	07:27 / 17:29	39
30	-1.9°C / 28.6°F	-8.2°C / 17.2°F	07:26 / 17:30	62
31	0.3°C / 32.5°F	-7.3°C / 18.9°F	07:25 / 17:32	41