Monthly climate guide
Tianjin weather in January
Expect freezing weather in Tianjin in January: afternoons reach about 2°C (35°F), while nights drop to around -8°C (17°F). Around 2 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as December and 4°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Tianjin.
- Pack for frost — nights average -8°C in January.
- Just 260 km apart, but Tianjin runs about 2°C cooler than Shijiazhuang this month.
- Rain is well below Tianjin's usual level (around 96% less).
January is typically Tianjin's coolest month.It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
2°C
35°F
Avg low
-8°C
17°F
Rainfall
2 mm
very dry
Humidity
60%
relative
Sky
43%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Tianjin weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / 35°F | -8°C / 17°F | 2 mm | 60% | 43% |
| February | 5°C / 42°F | -5°C / 22°F | 8 mm | 58% | 51% |
| March | 14°C / 58°F | -1°C / 31°F | 7 mm | 51% | 41% |
| April | 22°C / 72°F | 6°C / 43°F | 27 mm | 47% | 49% |
| May | 29°C / 85°F | 14°C / 56°F | 34 mm | 45% | 53% |
| June | 33°C / 92°F | 19°C / 67°F | 61 mm | 53% | 64% |
| July | 34°C / 92°F | 23°C / 73°F | 176 mm | 68% | 68% |
| August | 31°C / 89°F | 21°C / 70°F | 143 mm | 72% | 60% |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 15°C / 59°F | 60 mm | 64% | 51% |
| October | 20°C / 69°F | 7°C / 45°F | 24 mm | 62% | 43% |
| November | 11°C / 51°F | 0°C / 31°F | 20 mm | 63% | 43% |
| December | 3°C / 38°F | -6°C / 20°F | 3 mm | 60% | 41% |
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 Tianjin?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Tianjin →Other China cities in January
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Tianjin in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Tianjin?
January is cool in Tianjin, with highs around 2°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Tianjin in January?
Average highs are about 2°C (35°F) and average lows about -8°C (17°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Tianjin in January?
Tianjin typically gets around 2 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 Tianjin (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.