Guangzhou vs Shangri-La in January

Guangzhou is the better pick in January — 80 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Guangzhou is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Shangri-La is cold, dry, clean air.

Guangzhou vs Shangri-LaJanuary climate, side by side

GuangzhouShangri-La
Comfort score80/100 (A)75/100 (B)
Feels-like high19°C0°C
Avg high / low20° / 12°4° / -6°
Rainfall47 mm24 mm
Rainy days65
Humidity67%71%
Air quality (AQI)12338

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

Guangzhou vs Shangri-La in January — FAQ

Is January better in Guangzhou or Shangri-La?
Guangzhou is the better pick in January — 80 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Guangzhou is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Shangri-La is cold, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Guangzhou vs Shangri-La in January?
In January, Guangzhou averages 20°C high / 12°C low with about 47 mm of rain; Shangri-La averages 4°C high / -6°C low with about 24 mm.