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Kaifeng weather in January (Henan, China)

What can you expect from the weather in Kaifeng during January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

Temperatures

In January, Kaifeng generally has low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 7°C, while night temperatures can drop to -3°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

Kaifeng in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 3 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 145 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kaifeng. April, May, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, July and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kaifeng climate page with graphs.

 

Kaifeng, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 10%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 11 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 59% *  
SunshineSunshine 145 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: Zhengzhou, China (65 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go in China in January

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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