January · China
Best time to visit Guangzhou in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Guangzhou in January
Average temperature 15°C, 24 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 60% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.7/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
- Humidity
- 60%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Guangzhou scores 9.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 15°C, 24 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Guangzhou faces the Pearl River with a skyline of towers, colonial-era Shamian Island, and a serious dim sum culture.
January in Guangzhou — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 24 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Guangzhou at 9.7/10 (2nd of 12), just behind December at 9.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Guangzhou in January?
- In January, Guangzhou averages 15°C, 24 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Guangzhou?
- January earns a 9.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Guangzhou in January?
- Expect about 24 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 60% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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