Guangzhou vs Hong Kong in January

Hong Kong is the better pick in January — 84 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hong Kong is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Guangzhou is nice, a little rain, poor air quality.

Guangzhou vs Hong KongJanuary climate, side by side

GuangzhouHong Kong
Comfort score80/100 (A)84/100 (A)
Feels-like high19°C18°C
Avg high / low20° / 12°19° / 14°
Rainfall47 mm34 mm
Rainy days65
Humidity67%72%
Air quality (AQI)123103

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Guangzhou vs Hong Kong in January — FAQ

Is January better in Guangzhou or Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is the better pick in January — 84 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hong Kong is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Guangzhou is nice, a little rain, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Guangzhou vs Hong Kong in January?
In January, Guangzhou averages 20°C high / 12°C low with about 47 mm of rain; Hong Kong averages 19°C high / 14°C low with about 34 mm.