Zhangjiakou in January
5.0out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -4°C. Very dry: about 1 rainy days.
-4°CAvg high
-17°CAvg low
1Rainy days (3 mm)
9:23 hDaylight
07:48Sunrise · 17:11 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -4°C
- Very dry: about 1 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -17°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 (1.4 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°C | -17°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
| February | 0°C | -12°C | 5 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.9 |
| March | 8°C | -4°C | 14 mm | 4 | – | – | 5.9 |
| April | 16°C | 2°C | 27 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.5 |
| May | 23°C | 9°C | 39 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| June | 27°C | 14°C | 64 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| July | 28°C | 17°C | 96 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| August | 27°C | 16°C | 77 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 22°C | 10°C | 57 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 15°C | 2°C | 29 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.2 |
| November | 5°C | -7°C | 13 mm | 3 | – | – | 5.4 |
| December | -3°C | -14°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Zhangjiakou in January?
Daytime highs average -4°C and nights about -17°C.
When is the best time to visit Zhangjiakou?
The best months are May, September, June, August.