Monthly climate guide
Jinan weather in January
With highs near 3°C (38°F) and lows around -6°C (21°F), January feels cold in Jinan. Rainfall averages about 8 mm (very dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as December and 3°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- It's one of the drier months, with about 87% less rain than Jinan's average.
- Pack for frost — nights average -6°C in January.
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Jinan.
- Jinan is usually about 2°C warmer than Tangshan, 350 km away, in January.
January is typically Jinan's coolest month.It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
3°C
38°F
Avg low
-6°C
21°F
Rainfall
8 mm
very dry
Humidity
65%
relative
Sky
53%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Jinan weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 38°F | -6°C / 21°F | 8 mm | 65% | 53% |
| February | 7°C / 44°F | -4°C / 24°F | 17 mm | 63% | 55% |
| March | 15°C / 59°F | 1°C / 33°F | 10 mm | 55% | 47% |
| April | 22°C / 71°F | 7°C / 44°F | 42 mm | 55% | 54% |
| May | 28°C / 83°F | 14°C / 56°F | 57 mm | 53% | 58% |
| June | 32°C / 90°F | 19°C / 67°F | 85 mm | 57% | 64% |
| July | 33°C / 91°F | 22°C / 72°F | 185 mm | 71% | 66% |
| August | 30°C / 86°F | 21°C / 70°F | 207 mm | 78% | 63% |
| September | 27°C / 80°F | 16°C / 60°F | 53 mm | 70% | 57% |
| October | 21°C / 69°F | 8°C / 47°F | 22 mm | 65% | 48% |
| November | 12°C / 54°F | 1°C / 34°F | 48 mm | 68% | 51% |
| December | 5°C / 41°F | -5°C / 23°F | 12 mm | 66% | 44% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
Is January a good time to visit Jinan?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Jinan →Other China cities in January
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Jinan in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Jinan?
January is cool in Jinan, with highs around 3°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Jinan in January?
Average highs are about 3°C (38°F) and average lows about -6°C (21°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Jinan in January?
Jinan typically gets around 8 mm of rain in January — very dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Jinan (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.