{"id":6812,"date":"2023-06-25T05:20:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-24T21:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=6812"},"modified":"2024-02-02T18:20:14","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T10:20:14","slug":"beijing-in-january-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/beijing-travel\/beijing-weather\/beijing-in-january-travel-guide","title":{"rendered":"Beijing in January Travel Guide (Weather, Wear, Events & Tips)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

January is the coldest month in Beijing. If you are planning your Beijing tours<\/a> in January, you\u2019d better check the historical climate data for the whole January weather, and learn about the activities and festivals in Beijing to make the best of your Beijing winter tour.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Challenging Great Wall climbing in winter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The Weather in January in Beijing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beijing could be very cold, windy, very dry and more sunny days in January with an average temperature of -4.7\u2103.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In winter, the wind direction in Beijing is mainly north or northwest. The general wind direction tends to be in line with the direction of mountains and valleys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In January, it is cold in Beijing only when you go outside. In the indoor places, no matter in the workplaces, dormitories, hotels or transportation areas, there is heating system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Wear and Pack in Beijing in January<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In your hotel room or any indoor places, it is all right to wear a sweater or even just a T-shirt. But once you’d like to go out for sightseeing and walk on the streets, you are basically required to wear warmly, down jacket, gloves and hat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to pack or carry heavy warm clothes all the way from your home country, you may purchase them here in Beijing. Major department stores and free markets sell various kinds of winter clothes. Many travellers would like to go the Silk Street Market for shopping: see  Top 10 Markets in Beijing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before packing your wear for your Beijing tour,  please check below the official data for the historical climate for January in Beijing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historical Climate Data for January in Beijing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This past 50-year historical weather data is quite useful for you to plan your trip to Beijing well in advance.  You may use the data to decide what to wear and pack on your coming trip to Beijing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the way you may also check our  Beijing January Realtime Weather Photos<\/a>  for more vivid information on the Beijing weather in January. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date   <\/th>Average High<\/th> Average Low<\/th> Precipitation <\/th>Extreme High<\/th> Extreme Low<\/th><\/tr>
Jan 01<\/td>2\u2103<\/td>-8\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>13\u2103(1976)<\/td>-17\u2103(1966)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 02<\/td>2\u2103<\/td>-8\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>10\u2103(1976)<\/td>-16\u2103(1977)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 03<\/td>1\u2103<\/td>-8\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>9\u2103(1963)<\/td>-15\u2103(1969)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 04<\/td>1\u2103<\/td>-9\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>14\u2103(2002)<\/td>-17\u2103(1971)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 05<\/td>1\u2103<\/td>-9\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>10\u2103(1995)<\/td>-17\u2103(1970)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 06<\/td>2\u2103<\/td>-9\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>11\u2103(1995)<\/td>-16\u2103(1955)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 07<\/td>1\u2103<\/td>-8\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>10\u2103(1995)<\/td>-15\u2103(1955)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 08<\/td>2\u2103<\/td>-9\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>10\u2103(1995)<\/td>-17\u2103(1968)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 09<\/td>1\u2103<\/td>-9\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>9\u2103(1984)<\/td>-18\u2103(1951)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 10<\/td>2\u2103<\/td>-9\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>12\u2103(2002)<\/td>-20\u2103(1951)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 11<\/td>1\u2103<\/td>-9\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>10\u2103(2002)<\/td>-20\u2103(1951)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 12<\/td>1\u2103<\/td>-9\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>13\u2103(1975)<\/td>-20\u2103(1951)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 13<\/td>1\u2103<\/td>-9\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>8\u2103(2003)<\/td>-23\u2103(1951)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 14<\/td>1\u2103<\/td>-9\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>7\u2103(1986)<\/td>-21\u2103(1951)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 15<\/td>1\u2103<\/td>-10\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>11\u2103(1971)<\/td>-19\u2103(1951)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 16<\/td>1\u2103<\/td>-10\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>11\u2103(1986)<\/td>-18\u2103(1967)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 17<\/td>1\u2103<\/td>-9\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>9\u2103(2007)<\/td>-19\u2103(1953)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 18<\/td>1\u2103<\/td>-9\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>10\u2103(1969)<\/td>-17\u2103(1958)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 19<\/td>2\u2103<\/td>-9\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>9\u2103(1952)<\/td>-16\u2103(1977)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 20<\/td>2\u2103<\/td>-8\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>9\u2103(1961)<\/td>-16\u2103(1966)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 21<\/td>2\u2103<\/td>-9\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>10\u2103(1955)<\/td>-15\u2103(1951)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 22<\/td>2\u2103<\/td>-8\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>10\u2103(1959)<\/td>-16\u2103(1951)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 23<\/td>2\u2103<\/td>-9\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>11\u2103(1979)<\/td>-14\u2103(1976)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 24<\/td>2\u2103<\/td>-8\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>11\u2103(1979)<\/td>-17\u2103(1960)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 25<\/td>2\u2103<\/td>-9\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>12\u2103(1979)<\/td>-16\u2103(1966)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 26<\/td>3\u2103<\/td>-8\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>11\u2103(1992)<\/td>-15\u2103(1976)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 27<\/td>2\u2103<\/td>-8\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>10\u2103(1952)<\/td>-18\u2103(1972)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 28<\/td>2\u2103<\/td>-8\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>11\u2103(1987)<\/td>-16\u2103(1960)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 29<\/td>2\u2103<\/td>-8\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>10\u2103(1983)<\/td>-15\u2103(1960)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 30<\/td>2\u2103<\/td>-9\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>13\u2103(1993)<\/td>-18\u2103(1973)<\/td><\/tr>
Jan 31<\/td>2\u2103<\/td>-9\u2103<\/td>0mm<\/td>11\u2103(1951)<\/td>-15\u2103(1973)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What is there to do in Beijing in January?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

January 01 is the new year\u2019s day. Here in China, we don\u2019t pay as much attention as the western countries to the first day of the new year while we are most focused on Chinese lunar new year according to the lunar calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out Top 8 Things to Do in Beijing in the Winter<\/a><\/strong> for more travel information in Beijing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But January 01 is also on the list of China\u2019 official holidays<\/a>. People have one day off on January 01. To prolong the new year holiday, one weekend will be borrowed to be added up to the new year holiday, so people can have a connected three days off for January 01 new year holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you visit Beijing on the new year\u2019s day, you are required to book your hotel and train or flights well in advance due to the peak tourist period caused by the three-day holiday for the new year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cold weather keeps many people away, so some attraction sites are relatively crowd-free. If you\u2019re planning to do any skiing in Beijing,<\/a> January and is the high season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So hotels and other accommodations in and around Beijing ski resorts <\/a>are not cheap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though the January weather is definitely a deterrent for travelers, there are a couple of great reasons to visit Beijing in January \u2013 the low-cost and the thin crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beijing could be very cold and windy in January, and very dry also. The exciting point is that many of the city\u2019s indoor areas are warmed by a 24-hour heating system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January Events, Holidays & Festivals <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. January 01 \u2013 03:  New Year Celebration \u5143\u65e6\u65b0\u5e74<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

China attaches more importance to its own traditional new year \u2013 Chinese lunar new year, known as Spring Festival. So New Year\u2019s day is celebrated not as much as it is in other parts of the world because Chinese Lunar New Year is coming soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, people do enjoy one day paid holiday.  More and more young people follow up the western countries for a big holiday, holding parties, having excursions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each year the local tourism bureau will hold a fantastic \u201cNew Year Celebration\u201d on the eve of the coming new year in a unique way.  Turn to a local travel agency or visit the tourism bureau\u2019s official website for the new year celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Xiaohan, or Minor Cold on Jan 05 \u5c0f\u5bd2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar classifies the year into 24 solar terms. Xiaohan, or Minor Cold, is the 23rd solar term, which falls on Jan 5 this year. Beijing and most areas in China have entered the bitter cold stage of winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. National Police Day on Jan 10 \u4e2d\u56fd\u4eba\u6c11\u8b66\u5bdf\u8282<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

China mark the Chinese people\u2019s police day on Jan. 10 as of 2021, the Ministry of Public Security. Since the founding of the People\u2019s Republic of China in 1949, more than 14,000 police officers have laid down their lives, according to figures released by Ministry of Public Security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Dahan, or Major Cold on Jan 20 \u5927\u5bd2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar classifies the year into 24 solar terms. Major Cold, the laster term of the 24 solar terms. The weather is very cold. Special cuisine fit for Major Cold is Laba porridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. January 21 is New Year’s Eve (2023)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From January 21 to 27 is the China’s biggest holiday lasting 7 days. Chunyun (Spring Festival), also known as China’s New Year’s Migration, is the largest human migration that takes place on earth every year. The travel rush usually starts 15 days before and 25 days after the Spring Festival and lasts for 40 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Festival \u9f99\u5e86\u5ce1\u51b0\u96ea\u8282<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Opening in the middle of January
But if even it is delayed, you still can go there to have a glimpse of the ice festival site which is under preparation, still a fun.  See  How to Visit Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Longtan Ice and Snow Festival\u00a0 \u9f99\u6f6d\u6e56\u51b0\u96ea\u8282<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Time: Jan 05 -Feb.20  (Subject to the winter temperature)
Venue: Longtan Lake
Entrance Fee: RMB50
See: Longtan Lake Park Ice and Snow Festival<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. \u00a0Shichahai Ice Skating Rink \u4ec0\u5239\u6d77\u6e9c\u51b0\u573a<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Time: Jan 05 -Feb.10 (Subject to the winter temperature)
Venue: Shichahai ( Houhai Lake )
Opening Hours: 9:00 \u2013 20:30
Entrance Fee: RMB 10
See: Houhai Winter Ice Skating Rink<\/a> (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shichahai Ice Skating Rink <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

10. Ski Resorts in Beijing \u5317\u4eac\u6ed1\u96ea\u573a<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Visiting a ski resort is a bonus added to make a perfect winter holiday in Beijing. No matter you are a keen skier or non-skier, you can rewind and entertain yourself in a ski resort around Beijing, skiing and participating in snow activities, or just sitting in a cozy snack bar and appreciating the white ski area over a cup of coffee or tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See: Top 10 Beijing Ski Resorts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Ski Resorts in Beijing <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Beijing Travel Guide in Each Month (Weather, What to do)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Beijing in January Travel Guide<\/a> <\/td> Beijing in February Travel Guide<\/a> <\/td><\/tr>
Beijing in March Travel Guide<\/a> <\/td> B<\/a>eijing in April Travel Guide<\/a> <\/td><\/tr>
Beijing in May Travel Guide <\/a><\/td> Beijing in June Travel Guide<\/a> <\/td><\/tr>
Beijing in July Travel Guide<\/a> <\/td> Beijing in August Travel Guide <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Beijing in September Travel Guide<\/a> <\/td> B<\/a>eijing in October Travel Guide<\/a> <\/td><\/tr>
Beijing in November Travel Guide<\/a> <\/td> Beijing in December Travel Guide<\/a> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tip:  Hassle-free Beijing Guided Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to do a self-guided tour and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours, here are some options for organized tours to Beijing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beijing Winter tour<\/a>
Car Rental in Beijing<\/a>
Beijing Day Tour<\/a>
Beijing Tour Packages<\/a>
Great Wall Tour<\/a>
Beijing Tour<\/a>
China City Tours<\/a>
China Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Top 10 Ski Resorts in Beijing<\/a>
Top 10 Ice Rinks in Beijing<\/a>
Houhai Winter Ice Skating Rink<\/a>
How to Visit Great Wall of China in Winter<\/a>
Top Things to Do in Beijing in the Winter<\/a>
How to Visit Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Festival<\/a>
What to see and do at the temple fairs in Beijing<\/a>
Snow and Ice at Bird\u2019s Nest (National Stadium)<\/a>
How to Spend Spring Festival in Beijing<\/a>
How to Spend Christmas Eve in Beijing<\/a>
Longtan Lake Park Temple Fair<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u5317\u4eac1\u6708\u4efd\u65c5\u6e38\u5c0f\u8d34\u58eb<\/a>
Top 10 Attractions in Beijing<\/a>
How to Visit Forbidden City<\/a>
How to Visit Temple of Heaven<\/a>
How to Visit Summer Palace<\/a>
How to Visit Ming Tombs<\/a>
How to Visit the Great Wall of China<\/a>
How to Visit Tiananmen Square<\/a>
How to Visit Hutongs<\/a>
How to Visit Olympic Sites<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 10 Markets in Beijing<\/a>
Top 10 Shopping Malls in Beijing<\/a>
Beijing Shopping<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wangfujing Night Snack Street<\/a>
Qianmen Commercial Street<\/a>
Beijing Huguosi Street<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any questions, just drop a line.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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