Nanjing weather in January (China)

Curious about the climate in Nanjing this January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, Nanjing usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C. This month is marked by slightly cooler temperatures, but the climate remains quite pleasant.

Precipitation

Nanjing in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 10 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 132 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nanjing, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 132 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 40% *  

Data from: Xiamen, China (73 KM, 45 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?

For visitors traveling to Nanjing, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nanjing.

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