Are you considering a trip to Shantou in January? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +18°C and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 10 rainy days and 40 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Shantou;
Average weather
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+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
+1°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
40 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Shantou has good weather in January.
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Average temperature in Shantou in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Shantou for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in January is +19°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +28°C during the day and a minimum of +6°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +19°C.
Is Shantou warm or cold in January?
Shantou 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 +12°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is the coldest month in Shantou, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Shantou in January
Shantou weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+20°C
+18°C
+19°C
Min. temperature
+2°C
+1°C
+4°C
Max. temperature
+29°C
+29°C
+29°C
Rainfall
38 mm
40 mm
65 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
73%
76%
79%
Air pressure
1020 HPa
1020 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
12
9
5
Cloudy days
11
12
9
Rainy days
8
10
14
Snowy days
0
0
0
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 38 mm to 40 mm.Humidity rises from 73% to 76%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 12 sunny days in December to 9 in January.
Next month (February) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Shantou in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Shantou is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Shantou based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 32%, leading to total precipitation of around 22 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 10 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:
Shantou wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 80% chance of precipitation and 230 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 38 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Shantou?
This is the weather in Shantou in January 2024:
1 January
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+18°C
2 January
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+22°C
3 January
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+20°C
4 January
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+19°C
5 January
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+23°C
6 January
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+24°C
7 January
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+22°C
8 January
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+20°C
9 January
🌧️
+20°C
10 January
🌫️
+18°C
11 January
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+20°C
12 January
🌧️
+21°C
13 January
🌫️
+22°C
14 January
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+28°C
15 January
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+18°C
16 January
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+14°C
17 January
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+16°C
18 January
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+19°C
19 January
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+20°C
20 January
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+21°C
21 January
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+16°C
22 January
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+21°C
23 January
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+19°C
24 January
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+17°C
25 January
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+12°C
26 January
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+19°C
27 January
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+17°C
28 January
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+15°C
29 January
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+17°C
30 January
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+19°C
31 January
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+19°C
In January 2024 Shantou had 14 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +19°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +12°C. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 20%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Shantou climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Shantou 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 2009 with only 926 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1990 with 2054 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Shantou in January:
Is January a good time to visit Shantou?
January is a really good time to go to Shantou. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Shantou.
Can you sunbathe in Shantou in January?
January has mild temperatures in Shantou. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Shantou rainy in January?
Shantou is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Shantou in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Shantou in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Shantou, 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.
