Beijing vs Sapporo in January

Beijing is the better pick in January — 48 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Beijing is freezing, dry, poor air quality, while Sapporo is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Beijing vs SapporoJanuary climate, side by side

BeijingSapporo
Comfort score48/100 (F)40/100 (F)
Feels-like high-1°C-5°C
Avg high / low4° / -10°-1° / -7°
Rainfall2 mm56 mm
Rainy days113
Humidity41%79%
Air quality (AQI)16938

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Beijing vs Sapporo in January — FAQ

Is January better in Beijing or Sapporo?
Beijing is the better pick in January — 48 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Beijing is freezing, dry, poor air quality, while Sapporo is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Beijing vs Sapporo in January?
In January, Beijing averages 4°C high / -10°C low with about 2 mm of rain; Sapporo averages -1°C high / -7°C low with about 56 mm.