Weather in January in Guangdong
Planning a getaway to Guangdong this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Guangdong in January?
Guangdong is a region in China. January in Guangdong generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Renhua at 15°C to pleasant in Maoming at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Maoming and 7°C in Renhua. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though January is the coolest month, you can still find places in Guangdong with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.For specific regional insights in Guangdong, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Yangjiang with an average of 31 mm to moderate rainfall in Qingyuan with 78 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 120 hours of sunlight expected in Guangzhou. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a more detailed look at Guangdong's conditions throughout the year, check out our Guangdong climate page.
Where to go in Guangdong in January





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Guangdong?
Guangzhou
In January Guangzhou generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Shenzhen
In January Shenzhen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Zhongshan
In January Zhongshan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Dongguan
In January Dongguan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Zhuhai
In January Zhuhai generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Guangdong?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Guangdong with overall perfect weather in Guangzhou. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Guangzhou. In contrast, May, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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