What is the weather like in Guangzhou vs Shanghai in January?

In January, Guangzhou averages 20°C high / 12°C low with about 47 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 10°C high / 2°C low with about 58 mm.

Guangzhou vs Shanghai in January

Guangzhou is the better pick in January — 80 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Guangzhou is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality.

Guangzhou vs Shanghai — January climate, side by side

	Guangzhou	Shanghai
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	62/100 (C)
Feels-like high	19°C	6°C
Avg high / low	20° / 12°	10° / 2°
Rainfall	47 mm	58 mm
Rainy days	6	8
Humidity	67%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	123	139

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

Guangzhou vs Shanghai in January — FAQ

Is January better in Guangzhou or Shanghai?: Guangzhou is the better pick in January — 80 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Guangzhou is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Guangzhou vs Shanghai in January?: In January, Guangzhou averages 20°C high / 12°C low with about 47 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 10°C high / 2°C low with about 58 mm.