January weather forecast
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong, is another comfortable winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 18.8°C (65.8°F) and min 14°C (57.2°F).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 18.8°C (65.8°F) and lows at 14°C (57.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 70%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.6 days and accumulates 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Sha Tau Kok, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:10 HKT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in January translates into the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?
January stands out as Sha Tau Kok's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 18.8°C (65.8°F) and a low of 14°C (57.2°F).
What are January temperatures?
The high-temperature during January is 18.8°C (65.8°F) and the low-temperature is 14°C (57.2°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
In January, the average relative humidity is 70%.
What is the driest month?
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.6 days and typically collects 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in January?
In Sha Tau Kok, during January, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Sha Tau Kok have in January?
In January, the average day length is 10h and 56min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:10 HKT.
How many hours of sunshine does Sha Tau Kok have in January?
In Sha Tau Kok, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.8h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in January?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Sha Tau Kok is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
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Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
Average temperature in January
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
  • Average high temperature in January: 18.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (27.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°C).

Average pressure in January - Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
Average pressure in January
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
  • Average pressure in January: 1020.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1004.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
Average wind speed in January
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (12.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10km/h).

Average humidity in January - Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
Average humidity in January
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
  • Average humidity in January: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is December (67%).

Average rainfall in January - Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
Average rainfall in January
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
  • Average rainfall in January: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (109mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (7mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
Average rainfall days in January
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (7.1 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January - Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
Average sunshine days in January
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.4 days).

Average UV index in January - Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
Average UV index in January
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January - Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
Average cloud cover in January
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January - Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
Average visibility in January
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (9km).

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