Zhejiang weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Zhejiang: highs of 8°C (47°F) and about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average -1°C (30°F) and cloud cover 67% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and wetter; February brings highs of 11°C (52°F) and 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Hangzhou, the largest city in Zhejiang. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Zhejiang?
least pleasant month Weather score 38/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Zhejiang. For better conditions, consider Apr–May, Sep–Nov.
Does it rain a lot in Zhejiang in January?
Some rain is normal: about 78 mm (3.1 in) falls in an average January. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Zhejiang in January?
Days average 8°C (47°F) and nights -1°C (30°F).
Zhejiang weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C (47°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 78 mm | 67% | least pleasant |
| February | 11°C (52°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 90 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| March | 16°C (61°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 105 mm | 68% | fair |
| April | 22°C (71°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 115 mm | 70% | best |
| May | 27°C (80°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 124 mm | 72% | best |
| June | 29°C (85°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 230 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| July | 32°C (90°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 168 mm | 71% | fair |
| August | 32°C (90°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 177 mm | 65% | fair |
| September | 28°C (83°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 129 mm | 66% | best |
| October | 24°C (74°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 74 mm | 60% | best |
| November | 18°C (64°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 77 mm | 61% | best |
| December | 10°C (51°F) | 0°C (33°F) | 59 mm | 59% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Zhejiang in January
Weather can differ a lot within Zhejiang: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hangzhou | 8°C (47°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 78 mm | least pleasant |
| Ningbo | 9°C (48°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 75 mm | least pleasant |
| Puyang | 9°C (48°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 77 mm | least pleasant |
| Wenzhou | 11°C (53°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 64 mm | least pleasant |
| Shaoxing | 9°C (47°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 79 mm | least pleasant |
| Taizhou | 11°C (52°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 73 mm | least pleasant |
| Yiwu | 9°C (48°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 77 mm | least pleasant |
| Jinhua | 10°C (49°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 77 mm | least pleasant |
| Cixi | 9°C (48°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 75 mm | least pleasant |
| Jiaxing | 8°C (46°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 69 mm | least pleasant |
| Rui’an | 11°C (53°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 64 mm | least pleasant |
| Huzhou | 7°C (45°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |