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Quanzhou in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Quanzhou in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Quanzhou in January 2026

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Quanzhou in January? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +18°C and about 8 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 8 rainy days and 37 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Quanzhou;

Average weather

☀️
+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
+1°C
Min.
+28°C
Max.
37 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Quanzhou has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Quanzhou in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Quanzhou for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +18°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +26°C during the day and a minimum of +6°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +22°C.

Is Quanzhou warm or cold in January?

Quanzhou is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +20°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +13°C to +11°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Quanzhou, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Quanzhou in January

Quanzhou weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+20°C+18°C+18°C
Min. temperature
+3°C+1°C+5°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+28°C+29°C
Rainfall
33 mm37 mm61 mm
Wind
6 m/s6 m/s6 m/s
Humidity
73%75%78%
Air pressure
1021 HPa1021 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
1085
Cloudy days
151411
Rainy days
6812
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +20°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +18°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 33 mm to 37 mm. Humidity rises from 73% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 6 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in December to 8 in January.

Next month (February) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Quanzhou in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Quanzhou is gradually decreasing during January, going from 8 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Quanzhou based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 35%, leading to total precipitation of around 29 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Quanzhou wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 70% chance of precipitation and 187 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 33 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Quanzhou?

This is the weather in Quanzhou in January 2024:
1 January
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+19°C
2 January
☁️
+19°C
3 January
☁️
+16°C
4 January
☁️
+18°C
5 January
☁️
+21°C
6 January
☁️
+24°C
7 January
☀️
+22°C
8 January
☁️
+21°C
9 January
☁️
+21°C
10 January
☁️
+18°C
11 January
☁️
+20°C
12 January
☁️
+21°C
13 January
☁️
+21°C
14 January
🌧️
+26°C
15 January
☁️
+14°C
16 January
☁️
+12°C
17 January
☁️
+15°C
18 January
☀️
+16°C
19 January
☀️
+17°C
20 January
☁️
+16°C
21 January
☁️
+14°C
22 January
☁️
+19°C
23 January
🌧️
+18°C
24 January
☁️
+16°C
25 January
☁️
+10°C
26 January
☁️
+18°C
27 January
☀️
+18°C
28 January
☀️
+13°C
29 January
☀️
+16°C
30 January
☀️
+18°C
31 January
☀️
+22°C
In January 2024 Quanzhou had 8 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +10°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Quanzhou climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Quanzhou in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+24°C) and the highest in 2021 (+27°C). The driest year was 2020 with only 740 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 1957 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Quanzhou in January:

Is January a good time to visit Quanzhou?

January is a really good time to go to Quanzhou. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Quanzhou.

Can you sunbathe in Quanzhou in January?

January has mild temperatures in Quanzhou. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Quanzhou rainy in January?

Quanzhou is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Quanzhou in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Quanzhou in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in China

Check out the weather for other cities in China.

Monthly weather in Quanzhou

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Quanzhou, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.