Hangzhou weather in January (Zhejiang, China)

How does the weather in Hangzhou usually fare in January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

January in Hangzhou generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in January. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 10°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 2°C. This month is marked by the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Hangzhou in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. This month experiences about 13 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 103 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 75%  

Sunshine 103 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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