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Weather in January in Zhejiang

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

What is the weather like in Zhejiang in January?

Zhejiang is a region in China. January in Zhejiang generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Huzhou at 9°C to mild in Wenzhou at 13°C. At night it cools down to 5°C in Wenzhou and 2°C in Huzhou. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

To explore the conditions in Zhejiang in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Taizhou with an average of 65 mm to high rainfall in Haiyan with 111 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 103 hours of sunlight anticipated in Hangzhou. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For a more detailed look at Zhejiang's conditions throughout the year, check out our Zhejiang climate page.

Where to go in Zhejiang in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Zhejiang on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit China, check out our Zhejiang's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Zhejiang?

Hangzhou

In January Hangzhou generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hangzhou
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
23°C 
14°C 
1,718 hours 
1565 mm 
166 days 
perfect 
January January
10°C 
2°C 
103 hours 
87 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
12°C 
4°C 
98 hours 
90 mm 
14 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Hangzhou

Jiashan

In January Jiashan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Jiashan
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
22°C 
14°C 
1,794 hours 
1460 mm 
156 days 
perfect 
January January
10°C 
2°C 
107 hours 
76 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
12°C 
4°C 
105 hours 
85 mm 
13 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Jiashan

Ningbo

In January Ningbo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ningbo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
22°C 
15°C 
1,924 hours 
1669 mm 
165 days 
perfect 
January January
10°C 
4°C 
125 hours 
86 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
12°C 
5°C 
107 hours 
88 mm 
14 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Ningbo

Tongxiang

In January Tongxiang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Tongxiang
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
23°C 
14°C 
1,718 hours 
1560 mm 
159 days 
perfect 
January January
10°C 
2°C 
103 hours 
83 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
12°C 
4°C 
98 hours 
93 mm 
13 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Tongxiang

Zhoushan

In January Zhoushan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Zhoushan
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
20°C 
17°C 
1,961 hours 
1464 mm 
159 days 
perfect 
January January
10°C 
6°C 
123 hours 
83 mm 
11 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
7°C 
117 hours 
90 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Zhoushan

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Zhejiang, in China.

Is January the best time to visit Zhejiang?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Zhejiang with often poor weather in Hangzhou.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in October offering mostly perfect weather in Hangzhou. The weather in January, June and July, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Zhejiang.

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