January verdict

Haikou, Hainan, China in January

Weather score49Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 23mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Haikou, Hainan, China, China travel weather guide
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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

21°C

Rain

23mm

Sun

4h

Sea

20°C

Weather score

49

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 23mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Haikou, Hainan, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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January21°C average high

January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January23mm average rain

January is one of Haikou's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January4 hours average sun

January is one of Haikou's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January20°C average sea

January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaMay to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January49 weather score

January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsMarch to April and October to November

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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