Zhengzhou weather in January (Henan, China)

What should you pack for a trip to Zhengzhou in January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Zhengzhou generally includes low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 7°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -3°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Zhengzhou in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 3 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 145 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Zhengzhou. April, May, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, July and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Zhengzhou climate page with graphs.

 

Zhengzhou, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 9%  

Precipitation 12 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 59%  

Sunshine 145 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 46%  

Where to go in China in January

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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