Beijing weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Beijing: highs of 1°C (33°F) and about 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average -11°C (12°F) and cloud cover 45% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 4°C (40°F) and 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Beijing, the largest city in Beijing. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Beijing?
least pleasant month Weather score 51/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Beijing. For better conditions, consider Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Beijing in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 2 mm (0.1 in) falls in an average January. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Beijing in January?
Days average 1°C (33°F) and nights -11°C (12°F).
Beijing weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C (33°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 2 mm | 45% | least pleasant |
| February | 4°C (40°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 6 mm | 49% | least pleasant |
| March | 13°C (55°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 9 mm | 44% | fair |
| April | 22°C (71°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 24 mm | 52% | best |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 38 mm | 56% | best |
| June | 32°C (89°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 84 mm | 66% | fair |
| July | 32°C (90°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 151 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
| August | 31°C (87°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 109 mm | 63% | fair |
| September | 26°C (79°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 64 mm | 54% | best |
| October | 19°C (66°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 30 mm | 44% | best |
| November | 9°C (48°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 14 mm | 41% | least pleasant |
| December | 1°C (35°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 2 mm | 40% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Beijing in January
Weather can differ a lot within Beijing: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 1°C (33°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Mentougou | 1°C (33°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Tongzhou | 1°C (33°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Shunyi | 1°C (33°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Daxing | 1°C (35°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Fangshan | 1°C (35°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Changping | 1°C (33°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Liangxiang | 1°C (35°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |