January · China
Best time to visit Hangzhou in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hangzhou in January
Average temperature 6°C, 76 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.4/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 76 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Hangzhou scores 6.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 6°C, 76 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hangzhou's West Lake, stone causeways, and Longjing tea hills have drawn visitors since the Song dynasty.
January in Hangzhou — workable with trade-offs
Expect 6°C (42°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 76 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.4/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 8.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Hangzhou — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hangzhou in January?
- In January, Hangzhou averages 6°C, 76 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Hangzhou?
- January earns a 6.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hangzhou in January?
- Expect about 76 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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