Best time to visit China in January
January is a less ideal time to visit China — the country-average travel-comfort score is 60.1/100. The best months are October, April, May.
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Weather in China in January
Typical weather across China in January: average high 8°C, low -0.6°C, about 33 mm of rain, and 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. Among China's cities, Hong Kong has the best weather in January (score 92/100, January climate details).
| Metric | China avg | Best city (Hong Kong) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 60.1 | 92 |
| High / Low | 8° / -0.6° | 18.8° / 13° |
| Precipitation | 33 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 6.8 | 8.5 |
Is January recommended?
January is not the best month to visit China. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for China.
When to visit China in other months
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