Beijing · January
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 37°F, low 20°F. Layering becomes the workout. Dry month — only 1 measurable rain days on average. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
37° / 20°F
Humidity
39%
Rain days
1/mo
Wind
10 mph
What January feels like in Beijing
Sunrise
07:32
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:14
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Beijing in January
The kit for January in Beijing: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
0° avg high
0 rain days
Beijing in December →
January
37°F avg high
1 rain days
Best: midday
vs February
-6° avg high
-1 rain days
Beijing in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Beijing in January?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Beijing in January?+
Average high 37°F, average low 20°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Beijing?+
Compared to December (avg high 37°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 43°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Beijing in January?+
Expect about 1 measurable rain days in January, on average.