Hangzhou · WinterMonth summary
Hangzhou weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
2°C – 10°C
🌧 Rainy days
34% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Hangzhou in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Hangzhou in January: 34% rain, 7.3h of sunshine. Better to wait for May.
By trip type
Hangzhou in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Winter in Hangzhou is cool (10°C during the day). Days are short (7.3h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 34% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 2°C | 10°C | 34% | 2.5 | 7.3h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 3°C | 11°C | 39% | 2.9 | 6.9h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 8°C | 17°C | 42% | 3.4 | 7.2h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 13°C | 23°C | 42% | 4.2 | 8.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 18°C | 26°C | 44% | 5.4 | 8.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 22°C | 29°C | 62% | 11.8 | 7.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 26°C | 33°C | 54% | 6.2 | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 26°C | 34°C | 49% | 5.6 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 22°C | 29°C | 47% | 4.7 | 9.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 15°C | 22°C | 29% | 1.9 | 7.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 10°C | 18°C | 34% | 2.4 | 7.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 3°C | 12°C | 23% | 1.6 | 8.6h | 5.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Hangzhou averages 10°C, 34% rainy days and 7.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.3/10.
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Comparison
January vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +16°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +10%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Hangzhou in January
Is January a good time to visit Hangzhou?
January is not recommended for Hangzhou (score 4.3/10). With 34% rainy days and 7.3h of sunshine, consider May (7.5/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Hangzhou in January?
It's cool with 10°C daytime and 2°C at night. 7.3h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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