January · China
Best time to visit Nanjing in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nanjing in January
Average temperature 4°C, 54 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.3/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 54 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Nanjing scores 5.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 54 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nanjing is a former Chinese capital on the Yangtze, known for Ming walls, plane trees and its memorials.
January in Nanjing: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 4°C (38°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 54 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.1 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.3/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? May scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nanjing in January?
- In January, Nanjing averages 4°C, 54 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Nanjing?
- January earns a 5.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nanjing in January?
- Expect about 54 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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