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China in January: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What January is actually like in China — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 2°C
- Average low
- -10°C
- Rainfall
- 2mm
Where this month sits in the year
The coolest month of the year in China. The driest month of the year.
Public holidays in January
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- January 1, 2027 元旦 · New Year's Day
On in January
- Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)Beijing
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Beijing, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.