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Xiamen weather in January (Fujian, China)

How is January weather typically in Xiamen? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Xiamen typically brings pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 11°C. This month typically has the coolest temperatures of the year, yet they remain enjoyable and warm.

Precipitation

Xiamen in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 9 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 132 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days March, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Xiamen climate page with graphs.

 

Xiamen, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 46 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 74%  
SunshineSunshine 132 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 40%  

Where to go in China in January

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Xiamen, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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