Hebei Weather in January

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

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Shijiazhuang Qinhuangdao Baoding Chengde

Planning a journey to Hebei, China this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Hebei in January

Hebei, China is a region in China. January in Hebei generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with almost no precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Chengde at -1°C (30°F) to cold in Shijiazhuang at 5°C (41°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -6°C (21°F) in Shijiazhuang and -14°C (7°F) in Chengde. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Hebei, China. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For a closer look at conditions across Hebei, China, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average snow/rainfall of around 4.5 mm (0.2 in) in Shijiazhuang. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Shijiazhuang, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Shijiazhuang as an example - it receives around 174 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Hebei by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hebei — and find the best time to visit. (based on Shijiazhuang)

January5°C (41°F) February9°C (48°F) March16°C (61°F) April23°C (73°F) May29°C (84°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August32°C (90°F) September28°C (82°F) October22°C (72°F) November13°C (55°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Hebei in January

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

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 Hebei

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

Temperature range in Hebei (January)

Precipitation variation in Hebei (January)

Shijiazhuang

In January Shijiazhuang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
174 hours
176 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
4.5 mm (0.2 in)
7.6 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Shijiazhuang →

Qinhuangdao

In January Qinhuangdao generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
6.4 mm (0.3 in)
4.5 mm (0.2 in)
8.4 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Qinhuangdao →

Baoding

In January Baoding generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
7.3 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Baoding →

Chengde

In January Chengde generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and almost no monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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)
-14°C (7°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
5 mm (0.2 in)
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Tangshan

In January Tangshan 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 poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
7.3 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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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 Hebei in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shijiazhuang 5°C (41°F) -6°C (21°F) 4.5 mm (0.2 in)
Qinhuangdao 0°C (32°F) -8°C (18°F) 4.5 mm (0.2 in)
Baoding 4°C (39°F) -7°C (19°F) 3.6 mm (0.1 in)
Chengde -1°C (30°F) -14°C (7°F) 3.5 mm (0.1 in)
Tangshan 3°C (37°F) -8°C (18°F) 3.5 mm (0.1 in)
Langfang 3°C (37°F) -7°C (19°F) 3.5 mm (0.1 in)

Hebei weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Hebei, China in January?

January in Hebei, China brings unpleasant weather. In Shijiazhuang, daytime temperatures are typically around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime lows hover near -6°C (21°F).

What is the average temperature in Hebei, China in January?

Shijiazhuang averages a daytime maximum of 5°C (41°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -6°C (21°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Hebei, China during January, with Shijiazhuang averaging close to 4.5 mm (0.2 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Hebei, China?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Hebei, China due to the typically poor weather in Shijiazhuang.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Shijiazhuang. The weather in July, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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