What is the weather like in Hong Kong vs Shanghai in January?

In January, Hong Kong averages 19°C high / 14°C low with about 34 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 10°C high / 2°C low with about 58 mm.

Hong Kong vs Shanghai in January

Hong Kong is the better pick in January — 84 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hong Kong is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality.

Hong Kong vs Shanghai — January climate, side by side

	Hong Kong	Shanghai
Comfort score	84/100 (A)	62/100 (C)
Feels-like high	18°C	6°C
Avg high / low	19° / 14°	10° / 2°
Rainfall	34 mm	58 mm
Rainy days	5	8
Humidity	72%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	103	139

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

Hong Kong vs Shanghai in January — FAQ

Is January better in Hong Kong or Shanghai?: Hong Kong is the better pick in January — 84 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hong Kong is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Hong Kong vs Shanghai in January?: In January, Hong Kong averages 19°C high / 14°C low with about 34 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 10°C high / 2°C low with about 58 mm.