Kaifeng weather in January (Henan, China)

Can you expect sunny skies in Kaifeng in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Kaifeng typically experiences low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 7°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -3°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Kaifeng in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 3 days of snow/rain this month.

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 Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 11 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 59% *  

Sunshine 145 hours *  

Percentage 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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