Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Paracel Islands, China in January
Weather score80Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 31mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
31mm
Sun
0h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
80
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 31mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Paracel Islands, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January27°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsApril to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January31mm average rain
January is one of Paracel Islands' driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January0 hours average sun
January is close to Paracel Islands' usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
January25°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaMay to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January80 weather score
January scores above Paracel Islands' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.