Normal weather for Beijing in January
It's cold in January in Beijing with an average temperature of 0°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -2°C to a high of 1°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -16°C and -12°C.
In January, there is an average of 27 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,8 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Beijing in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
0°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
1°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
-2°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
27 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
2,8 cm | 0,8 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 1 day | |
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Start of January
The month of January starts in Beijing with very cold temperatures, averaging around -0°C during the day and nights close to -13°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around -1°C, with nights close to -14°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Beijing will be around 1°C, with nights close to -13°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
Temperature records
With 27°C, Beijing hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -22°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -33°C to a high of 15°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Beijing
This chart shows the average daily high temperatures in January in Beijing, measured in degrees Celsius. The bottom of the chart shows the days of January. Based on historical data, it shows the average daily temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Beijing
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Beijing, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 5 days of rain in Beijing.
Daily Snowfall in January in Beijing
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Beijing, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV Index in January in Beijing
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Beijing, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Beijing Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Beijing, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Beijing Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Beijing, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Beijing per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Beijing, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in January for Beijing
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Average Weather in Beijing by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Beijing. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
