Shangkou in January

5.4out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 3°C. Very dry: about 2 rainy days.

3°CAvg high
-5°CAvg low
2Rainy days (8 mm)
9:44 hDaylight
07:22Sunrise · 17:06 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 3°C
  • Very dry: about 2 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -5°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 (1.5 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

3° -5° J 6° -3° F 12° 3° M 19° 10° A 25° 16° M 29° 20° J 31° 24° J 30° 23° A 26° 18° S 20° 12° O 12° 4° N 5° -2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 3°C-5°C8 mm 2– – 5.4
February 6°C-3°C14 mm 3– – 5.8
March 12°C3°C20 mm 4– – 7.0
April 19°C10°C31 mm 5– – 7.9
May 25°C16°C57 mm 6– – 8.3
June 29°C20°C63 mm 8– – 8.0
July 31°C24°C150 mm 12– – 6.6
August 30°C23°C155 mm 11– – 7.0
September 26°C18°C49 mm 6– – 8.3
October 20°C12°C28 mm 5– – 8.2
November 12°C4°C27 mm 4– – 7.0
December 5°C-2°C10 mm 2– – 5.8

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Shangkou in January?

Daytime highs average 3°C and nights about -5°C.

When is the best time to visit Shangkou?

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