Guangzhou weather in January
January in Guangzhou: nice, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Guangzhou · #124 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Guangzhou climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 20°C / 68°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Rainfall | 16 mm / 0.6 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 123 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Guangzhou in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Guangzhou?
- January in Guangzhou: nice, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Guangzhou on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Guangzhou in January?
- In January, Guangzhou averages a daily high of 19.9°C and a low of 11.3°C, with about 15.8 mm of rain over roughly 4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Guangzhou in January?
- Guangzhou has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 123 in January.