Hangzhou weather in January (Zhejiang, China)

Planning a trip to Hangzhou in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Hangzhou generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to 2°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate climate of all the months.

Hangzhou in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 103 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Hangzhou. October typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, June and July tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Hangzhou, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 87 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
SunshineSunshine 103 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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 Hangzhou in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

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

Interested in more climate information?

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