Henan weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Henan: highs of 5°C (41°F) and about 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average -5°C (23°F) and cloud cover 55% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and wetter; February brings highs of 9°C (49°F) and 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Zhengzhou, the largest city in Henan. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Henan?
least pleasant month Weather score 47/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Henan. For better conditions, consider Mar–May, Sep–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Henan in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 11 mm (0.4 in) falls in an average January. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Henan in January?
Days average 5°C (41°F) and nights -5°C (23°F).
Henan weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C (41°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 11 mm | 55% | least pleasant |
| February | 9°C (49°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 15 mm | 59% | least pleasant |
| March | 17°C (63°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 16 mm | 60% | best |
| April | 24°C (76°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 38 mm | 63% | best |
| May | 30°C (87°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 58 mm | 67% | best |
| June | 34°C (94°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 74 mm | 67% | fair |
| July | 34°C (94°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 137 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| August | 32°C (90°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 134 mm | 65% | fair |
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 90 mm | 64% | best |
| October | 22°C (71°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 39 mm | 57% | best |
| November | 14°C (57°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 26 mm | 51% | fair |
| December | 7°C (44°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 8 mm | 49% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Henan in January
Weather can differ a lot within Henan: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhengzhou | 5°C (41°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 11 mm | least pleasant |
| Shangqiu | 5°C (41°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 14 mm | least pleasant |
| Nanyang | 6°C (44°F) | -4°C (26°F) | 17 mm | least pleasant |
| Kaifeng | 5°C (40°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 10 mm | least pleasant |
| Xinyang | 7°C (44°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 33 mm | least pleasant |
| Luoyang | 5°C (40°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 11 mm | least pleasant |
| Luohe | 6°C (42°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 18 mm | least pleasant |
| Xuchang | 6°C (42°F) | -5°C (24°F) | 15 mm | least pleasant |
| Anyang | 4°C (40°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 6 mm | least pleasant |
| Xinxiang | 5°C (41°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 11 mm | least pleasant |
| Pingdingshan | 6°C (42°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 16 mm | least pleasant |
| Jiaozuo | 5°C (41°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 10 mm | least pleasant |