Shancheng in January

5.7out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Cold: highs around 5°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.

5°CAvg high
-4°CAvg low
3Rainy days (13 mm)
9:55 hDaylight
07:28Sunrise · 17:22 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 5°C
  • Very dry: about 3 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -4°C

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.1 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

5° -4° J 9° -1° F 15° 5° M 21° 11° A 27° 17° M 31° 22° J 32° 24° J 30° 23° A 27° 18° S 22° 12° O 14° 4° N 7° -2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 5°C-4°C13 mm 3– – 5.7
February 9°C-1°C18 mm 3– – 6.3
March 15°C5°C30 mm 5– – 7.3
April 21°C11°C43 mm 5– – 8.2
May 27°C17°C63 mm 6– – 8.3
June 31°C22°C92 mm 7– – 7.5
July 32°C24°C205 mm 14– – 5.9
August 30°C23°C157 mm 13– – 6.6
September 27°C18°C80 mm 8– – 8.0
October 22°C12°C36 mm 5– – 8.4
November 14°C4°C30 mm 4– – 7.2
December 7°C-2°C12 mm 2– – 6.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Shancheng in January?

Daytime highs average 5°C and nights about -4°C.

When is the best time to visit Shancheng?

The best months are October, May, April, September.