Monthly climate guide
Xiamen weather in January
January in Xiamen is typically mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and night-time lows near 10°C (49°F). The month usually brings about 72 mm of rain (some rain) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- In Xiamen, January is mid-winter.
- Xiamen is usually about 4°C cooler than Dongguan, 470 km away, in January.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 41% less rain than Xiamen's average.
January is typically Xiamen's coolest month.
Avg high
17°C
63°F
Avg low
10°C
49°F
Rainfall
72 mm
some rain
Humidity
79%
relative
Sky
66%
cloud · often cloudy
Xiamen weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C / 63°F | 10°C / 49°F | 72 mm | 79% | 66% |
| February | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 50°F | 62 mm | 80% | 71% |
| March | 20°C / 69°F | 13°C / 55°F | 126 mm | 80% | 73% |
| April | 24°C / 75°F | 17°C / 63°F | 124 mm | 81% | 70% |
| May | 27°C / 81°F | 22°C / 71°F | 215 mm | 85% | 75% |
| June | 29°C / 85°F | 25°C / 77°F | 201 mm | 88% | 74% |
| July | 31°C / 87°F | 26°C / 78°F | 143 mm | 85% | 59% |
| August | 31°C / 87°F | 26°C / 78°F | 193 mm | 85% | 61% |
| September | 30°C / 85°F | 24°C / 76°F | 127 mm | 81% | 56% |
| October | 27°C / 81°F | 20°C / 68°F | 38 mm | 77% | 48% |
| November | 24°C / 74°F | 17°C / 62°F | 88 mm | 79% | 63% |
| December | 19°C / 66°F | 11°C / 53°F | 65 mm | 76% | 65% |
What to pack for January
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is January a good time to visit Xiamen?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Xiamen →Other China cities in January
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Xiamen in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Xiamen?
January is a reasonable time for Xiamen: highs around 17°C and about 72 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Xiamen in January?
Average highs are about 17°C (63°F) and average lows about 10°C (49°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Xiamen in January?
Xiamen typically gets around 72 mm of rain in January — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Xiamen (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.