Weather in January in Beijing Area
Are you planning a trip a to Beijing Area in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Beijing Area in January?
Beijing Area is a region in China. January in Beijing Area generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with almost no precipitation. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Yanqing at -1°C to cold in Daxing at 3°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -7°C in Daxing and -13°C in Yanqing. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
Precipitation
January is a very dry month with an average snow/rainfall of around 4 mm in Beijing. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Beijing.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 186 hours of sunlight expected in Beijing. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at January's conditions in Beijing Area, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Beijing Area's yearly weather, check out our Beijing Area climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Beijing Area?
Beijing
In January Beijing generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Miyun
In January Miyun generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Huairou
In January Huairou generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Yanqing
In January Yanqing generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and almost no monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tongzhou
In January Tongzhou generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Beijing Area, in China.
Is January the best time to visit Beijing Area?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Beijing, January may not be the ideal time to visit Beijing Area.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Beijing. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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