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Beijing Area Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Beijing Area, China in January.

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Beijing Miyun Huairou Yanqing

Thinking about venturing to Beijing Area, China this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Beijing Area in January

Beijing Area, China 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 (30°F) to cold in Daxing at 3°C (37°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -7°C (19°F) in Daxing and -13°C (9°F) 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.

To explore the conditions in Beijing Area, China in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average snow/rainfall of around 4 mm (0.2 in) in Beijing. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Beijing.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Beijing gets approximately 186 hours of sunlight in January, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Beijing Area by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Beijing Area - and find the best time to visit. (based on Beijing)

January3°C (37°F) February7°C (45°F) March15°C (59°F) April23°C (73°F) May30°C (86°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August32°C (90°F) September28°C (82°F) October21°C (70°F) November12°C (54°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Beijing Area in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Beijing Area.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Beijing Area

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Beijing Area, China?

Temperature range in Beijing Area (January)

Precipitation variation in Beijing Area (January)

Beijing

In January Beijing generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
186 hours
188 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
4 mm (0.2 in)
7.3 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Beijing →

Miyun

In January Miyun generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
186 hours
188 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
4 mm (0.2 in)
7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Miyun →

Huairou

In January Huairou generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
186 hours
188 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
5.4 mm (0.2 in)
4 mm (0.2 in)
7.4 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Huairou →

Yanqing

In January Yanqing generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F) and almost no monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
186 hours
188 hours
Monthly snowfall
5.1 mm (0.2 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
8.1 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Yanqing →

Tongzhou

In January Tongzhou generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
186 hours
188 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
4.2 mm (0.2 in)
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
6.6 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Tongzhou →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Beijing Area, in China.

In our records: China January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in China in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in China was -43°C (-45°F) in Ergun on January 11, 2001.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Beijing Area in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Beijing 3°C (37°F) -8°C (18°F) 4 mm (0.2 in)
Miyun 1°C (34°F) -10°C (14°F) 4 mm (0.2 in)
Huairou 2°C (36°F) -10°C (14°F) 4 mm (0.2 in)
Yanqing -1°C (30°F) -13°C (9°F) 4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Tongzhou 3°C (37°F) -8°C (18°F) 3.6 mm (0.1 in)
Daxing 3°C (37°F) -7°C (19°F) 3.7 mm (0.1 in)

Beijing Area weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Beijing Area, China in January?

January in Beijing Area, China brings less favorable weather. In Beijing, daytime temperatures are typically around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime lows hover near -8°C (18°F).

What is the average temperature in Beijing Area, China in January?

Daytime temperatures in Beijing peak at roughly 3°C (37°F) in January, dropping to about -8°C (18°F) overnight.

Does Beijing Area, China get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Beijing Area, China during January, with Beijing averaging close to 4 mm (0.2 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Beijing Area, China?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Beijing, January may not be the ideal time to visit Beijing Area, China.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, September and October offering mostly excellent weather in Beijing. On the other hand, the months of January and July tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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