Weather in January in Heilongjiang
Are you planning a trip a to Heilongjiang in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Heilongjiang in January?
Heilongjiang is a region in China. The weather in Heilongjiang in January can be quite varied, with very cold temperatures and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. The month of January is in the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -19°C in Mohe to -10°C in Mudanjiang. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -21°C in Mudanjiang and -32°C in Mohe. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Heilongjiang. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snowfall in Daqing with an average of 4.6 mm to low snowfall in Mudanjiang with 11 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Harbin, marking it as the year's driest month.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 155 hours of sunlight expected in Harbin. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Heilongjiang for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Heilongjiang climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Heilongjiang?
Harbin
In January Harbin generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -23°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Daqing
In January Daqing generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -22°C and almost no monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mudanjiang
In January Mudanjiang generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -21°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Jiamusi
In January Jiamusi generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -24°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mohe
In January Mohe generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -32°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Heilongjiang?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Heilongjiang due to the typically poor weather in Harbin.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and September offering mostly perfect weather in Harbin. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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