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Bayan Weather in January

Bayan in January

The short of it: Bayan in January averages a high of -13 °C (9 °F) and a low of -25 °C (-12 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 9 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -13° · low -25° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 9 h 1 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: May & September

Thirty years of records give Bayan an average January high of -13°, a low of -25° and some 3.0 mm of rain. Bayan's coldest stretch of the year, -13° by day and -25° by night. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 1 min in mid-January, 22 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates January 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and September.

Against its neighbours, Bayan runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Bin Xian, 37 km to the S, is 1° warmer by day.

January in Bayan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus December
2° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus February
7° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 1 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Bin XianHeilongjiang37 km S-12°-24°3.0 mm
HulanHeilongjiang66 km WSW-12°-23°3.0 mm
HarbinHeilongjiang68 km WSW-11°-21°4.0 mm
AchengHeilongjiang68 km SSW-12°-24°3.0 mm
SuihuaHeilongjiang72 km NNW-13°-24°3.0 mm
LanxiHeilongjiang88 km WNW-13°-24°2.0 mm
ShanhecunHeilongjiang100 km ESE-12°-26°4.0 mm
ShangzhiHeilongjiang108 km SSE-11°-25°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Bayan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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Bayan's coldest stretch of the year, -13° by day and -25° by night. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Bayan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-13°-25°3.0 mm10 km/h9 h 1 min✦✦
February-6°-20°4.0 mm12 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦
March4°-9°9.0 mm14 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
April14°1°21 mm17 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
May22°8°50 mm15 km/h14 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
June27°15°81 mm13 km/h15 h 44 min✦✦✦
July28°18°146 mm11 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦
August27°17°115 mm10 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦
September22°9°58 mm11 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
October12°-1°26 mm13 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
November-1°-12°10 mm13 km/h9 h 22 min✦✦
December-10°-21°6.0 mm11 km/h8 h 39 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bayan in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bayan in January?

Days average -13 °C (9 °F) and nights -25 °C (-12 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Bayan's coldest stretch of the year, -13° by day and -25° by night. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Bayan?

The Almanac gives January 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are May and September.

How long are the days in Bayan in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 1 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 39 min in December to 15 h 44 min in June.

Does it snow in Bayan in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Bayan in January?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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