Shenyang weather in January (Liaoning, China)

Planning a trip to Shenyang in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Shenyang generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -4°C, while night temperatures can drop to -16°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Shenyang in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 7.7 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Snow is expected on roughly 4 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 167 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Shenyang. May and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shenyang, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 13%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 7.7 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 62%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 167 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56%  

Where to go in China in January

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

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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 Shenyang in January?

Visitors traveling to Shenyang should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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