Weather in January
With an average sea temperature of 19.1°C (66.4°F),
January records some of the lowest values in
Kowloon. This makes it a rather chilly time for water activities around the region. In comparison to
December, the daylight hours increase slightly, signalling the slow but steady shift towards warmer seasons. The weather remains largely consistent, with standard winter attributes reflecting in the daily climatological parameters. Anticipation for spring becomes quite prevalent towards the end of this month.
Sea temperature
In Kowloon, in January, the average water temperature is 19.1°C (66.4°F).
Note: Most people find swimming in 19.1°C (66.4°F) unenjoyable. As the water temperature falls from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), controlling one's breathing becomes harder.
Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 10h and 56min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:10 HKT.
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