Beijing weather in January
January in Beijing: freezing, dry, with poor air quality — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Beijing · #480 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 49/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Beijing climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 3°C / 38°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -8°C / 17°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Rainfall | 2 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 43% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -15°C / 4°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.5 cm / 0.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 169 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Beijing in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Beijing?
- January in Beijing: freezing, dry, with poor air quality — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Beijing on SeasonMap's comfort score (49/100).
- What is the weather like in Beijing in January?
- In January, Beijing averages a daily high of 3.1°C and a low of -8.2°C, with about 2.2 mm of rain over roughly 0.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Beijing in January?
- Beijing has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 169 in January.
- Does it snow in Beijing in January?
- Beijing sees roughly 1.5 cm of snowfall in January.