Weather in January in Hainan
Considering a trip to Hainan this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Hainan in January?
Hainan is a region in China. January in Hainan generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Haikou at 21°C to warm in Sanya at 24°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Sanya and 17°C in Haikou. During this period, Sanya experiences its coolest temperatures annually.For specific regional insights in Hainan, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Sanya with an average of 17 mm to moderate rainfall in Wanning with 68 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Sanya typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Hainan climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Hainan?
Sanya
In January Sanya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Haikou
In January Haikou generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Qionghai
In January Qionghai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Wenchang
In January Wenchang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Wanning
In January Wanning generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°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 Hainan?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Hainan. Typically, the climate in Sanya is perfect.
On average, the best time to visit Hainan is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Sanya. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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