Jiangsu Weather in January

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

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Suzhou Nanjing Wuxi Changzhou

Considering a trip to Jiangsu, China this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Jiangsu in January

Jiangsu, China is a region in China. January in Jiangsu generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C (43°F) in Xinpu to 10°C (50°F) in Kunshan. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Kunshan and -2°C (28°F) in Xinpu. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Jiangsu, China. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Xuzhou with an average of 20 mm (0.8 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Yixing with 81 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Suzhou typically sees 107 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Jiangsu by month

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Best Places to Visit in Jiangsu in January

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

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 Jiangsu

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

Temperature range in Jiangsu (January)

Precipitation variation in Jiangsu (January)

Suzhou

In January Suzhou generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
123 hours
107 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Suzhou →

Nanjing

In January Nanjing generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
125 hours
120 hours
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Nanjing →

Wuxi

In January Wuxi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
123 hours
107 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Wuxi →

Changzhou

In January Changzhou generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
130 hours
120 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Changzhou →

Kunshan

In January Kunshan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
123 hours
107 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kunshan →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Jiangsu, 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 Jiangsu in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Suzhou 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Nanjing 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Wuxi 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Changzhou 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Kunshan 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Nantong 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

Jiangsu weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Jiangsu, China brings poor weather. In Suzhou, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

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

In Suzhou, the average daytime high in January is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

Does Jiangsu, China get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Suzhou averages just 75 mm (3 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Jiangsu, China.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Jiangsu, China?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Jiangsu, China with often poor weather in Suzhou.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Suzhou. On the other hand, the weather in January, June, July and August tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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