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

In January, Shanghai averages 10°C high / 2°C low with about 58 mm of rain; Xiamen averages 19°C high / 11°C low with about 48 mm.

Shanghai vs Xiamen in January

Xiamen is the better pick in January — 81 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Xiamen is nice, a little rain, while Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality.

Shanghai vs Xiamen — January climate, side by side

	Shanghai	Xiamen
Comfort score	62/100 (C)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	6°C	17°C
Avg high / low	10° / 2°	19° / 11°
Rainfall	58 mm	48 mm
Rainy days	8	6
Humidity	74%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	139	100

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

Shanghai vs Xiamen in January — FAQ

Is January better in Shanghai or Xiamen?: Xiamen is the better pick in January — 81 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Xiamen is nice, a little rain, while Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Xiamen in January?: In January, Shanghai averages 10°C high / 2°C low with about 58 mm of rain; Xiamen averages 19°C high / 11°C low with about 48 mm.