Jilin weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Jilin: highs of -11°C (12°F) and about 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average -22°C (-8°F) and cloud cover 48% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and drier; February brings highs of -5°C (22°F) and 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Changchun, the largest city in Jilin. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Jilin?
least pleasant month Weather score 49/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Jilin. For better conditions, consider May, Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Jilin in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 6 mm (0.2 in) falls in an average January. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Jilin in January?
Days average -11°C (12°F) and nights -22°C (-8°F).
Jilin weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11°C (12°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 6 mm | 48% | least pleasant |
| February | -5°C (22°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 9 mm | 49% | least pleasant |
| March | 4°C (38°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 15 mm | 50% | least pleasant |
| April | 14°C (58°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 27 mm | 57% | fair |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 68 mm | 61% | best |
| June | 27°C (80°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 108 mm | 65% | fair |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 146 mm | 67% | fair |
| August | 27°C (81°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 140 mm | 60% | fair |
| September | 22°C (72°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 56 mm | 47% | best |
| October | 13°C (55°F) | 0°C (33°F) | 29 mm | 42% | fair |
| November | 1°C (33°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 20 mm | 47% | least pleasant |
| December | -9°C (16°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | 10 mm | 49% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Jilin in January
Weather can differ a lot within Jilin: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changchun | -11°C (12°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 6 mm | least pleasant |
| Jilin | -11°C (12°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 6 mm | least pleasant |
| Siping | -9°C (15°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 5 mm | least pleasant |
| Tonghua | -9°C (16°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 7 mm | least pleasant |
| Baicheng | -12°C (11°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Baishan | -10°C (14°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 7 mm | least pleasant |
| Jiutai | -11°C (12°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 6 mm | least pleasant |
| Dunhua | -12°C (11°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 6 mm | least pleasant |