Liaoning weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Liaoning: highs of -7°C (20°F) and about 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average -18°C (0°F) and cloud cover 44% (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 -1°C (29°F) and 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Shenyang, the largest city in Liaoning. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Liaoning?
least pleasant month Weather score 50/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Liaoning. For better conditions, consider Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Liaoning in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 5 mm (0.2 in) falls in an average January. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Liaoning in January?
Days average -7°C (20°F) and nights -18°C (0°F).
Liaoning weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7°C (20°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 5 mm | 44% | least pleasant |
| February | -1°C (29°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 10 mm | 45% | least pleasant |
| March | 7°C (45°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 14 mm | 45% | least pleasant |
| April | 17°C (62°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 34 mm | 55% | best |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 60 mm | 56% | best |
| June | 29°C (84°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 91 mm | 65% | fair |
| July | 31°C (87°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 139 mm | 71% | fair |
| August | 29°C (84°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 153 mm | 62% | fair |
| September | 25°C (76°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 45 mm | 50% | best |
| October | 16°C (61°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 39 mm | 41% | best |
| November | 4°C (40°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 22 mm | 44% | least pleasant |
| December | -5°C (23°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 8 mm | 47% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Liaoning in January
Weather can differ a lot within Liaoning: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenyang | -7°C (20°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 5 mm | least pleasant |
| Dalian | 0°C (32°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 6 mm | least pleasant |
| Anshan | -6°C (21°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 5 mm | least pleasant |
| Jinzhou | -4°C (26°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 3 mm | least pleasant |
| Fushun | -7°C (19°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 6 mm | least pleasant |
| Panjin | -4°C (24°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 3 mm | least pleasant |
| Huludao | -3°C (26°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Benxi | -7°C (20°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 7 mm | least pleasant |
| Dandong | -3°C (26°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 6 mm | least pleasant |
| Zhuanghe | -1°C (31°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 5 mm | least pleasant |
| Fuxin | -6°C (21°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 3 mm | least pleasant |
| Liaoyang | -6°C (21°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 6 mm | least pleasant |