Beijing in January
In January, Beijing averages 2°C (36°F) during the day and -9°C (16°F) at night, with only about 2 rainy days.
Conditions are cold — pack winter layers. Skies are generally dry and clear.
January in Beijing is outside the typical sweet spot for sightseeing weather. It can still be a great time to visit if you have specific reasons (festivals, off-season pricing, etc.).
2°C
Avg high
-9°C
Avg low
2
Rain days
3 mm
Rainfall
2
Snow days
Beijing in other months
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / 36°F | -9°C / 16°F | 3 mm | 2 | 2 |
| February | 5°C / 41°F | -6°C / 21°F | 5 mm | 2 | 2 |
| March | 12°C / 54°F | -1°C / 30°F | 10 mm | 3 | 1 |
| April | 21°C / 70°F | 7°C / 45°F | 25 mm | 4 | 0 |
| May | 27°C / 81°F | 13°C / 55°F | 35 mm | 5 | 0 |
| June | 30°C / 86°F | 18°C / 64°F | 70 mm | 9 | 0 |
| July | 31°C / 88°F | 22°C / 72°F | 175 mm | 14 | 0 |
| August | 30°C / 86°F | 21°C / 70°F | 165 mm | 12 | 0 |
| September | 26°C / 79°F | 14°C / 57°F | 50 mm | 7 | 0 |
| October | 19°C / 66°F | 7°C / 45°F | 25 mm | 3 | 0 |
| November | 10°C / 50°F | -1°C / 30°F | 10 mm | 2 | 1 |
| December | 4°C / 39°F | -7°C / 19°F | 5 mm | 2 | 2 |
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