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Coldest sea in China in January

316 coastal locations in China ranked by typical January sea temperature, coldest first. Region-wide average in January: 12.7°C.

Coldest in January

Changchun

-1.2°C January mean in China

Regional January average

12.7°C

across all 316 coastal locations in China

Vs annual mean

-7.8°C

below the year-round regional average

What the China sea feels like in January

Water at this temperature is cold and will feel very cold initially, but the body will get used to it and longer swims are possible. Experienced swimmers can manage several hours of swimming, however hypothermia is still a real risk.

China monthly average 12.1°C to 28.2°C
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  • Warmest month August 28.2°C
  • Coldest month February 12.1°C
  • Annual mean 20.5°C
  • Months above 20°C 6 of 12

Where January fits in the year

January sits inside the regional pattern shown on the left. Pick a different month to see how the ranking shifts.

All twelve China month rankings:

China sea temperature map (live)

The map shows today's latest reading at every China location. The list below is based on the typical January mean.

Zoom in to see individual locations. Click a pin for water temperatures. View list →
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Top 50 coldest China locations in January

Sorted by typical January mean from a decade of daily readings, coldest first. Click any place for the full location page.

# Location January mean
1 Changchun -1.2°C
2 Changtu -1.2°C
3 Liaohe Kou Liaoning -1.2°C
4 Yingkou -1.1°C
5 Bayuquan Liaoning Sheng -1.0°C
6 Jinzhou -0.7°C
7 Jiguan -0.5°C
8 Juexi -0.5°C
9 Huludao Gang Liaoning Sheng -0.0°C
10 Lianhe 0.7°C
11 Dongping 1.3°C
12 Xiahu 1.3°C
13 Dongying 1.5°C
14 Dongyong 1.5°C
15 Jinpu 1.5°C
16 Minggang 1.5°C
17 Yanzhou 1.5°C
18 Dacheng 1.6°C
19 Dadeng 1.6°C
20 Jingfeng 1.6°C
21 Jishan 1.6°C
22 Laocheng 1.6°C
23 Luoyang 1.6°C
24 Wubao 1.6°C
25 Xinan 1.6°C
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26 Yishi 1.6°C
27 Zhangwan 1.6°C
28 Xingcheng 1.8°C
29 Aotou 1.8°C
30 Beijing 1.8°C
31 Dongchong 1.8°C
32 Dongli 1.8°C
33 Qingshan 1.8°C
34 Tianjin 1.8°C
35 Dapuhe Kou Hebei Sheng 1.9°C
36 Hsinlutu Liaoning Sheng 2.0°C
37 Beidaihe 2.4°C
38 Huanhaisi Dizui Liaoning Sheng 2.4°C
39 Tuanshan Chiao (Sand Point) Liaoning Sheng 2.4°C
40 Haibin 2.7°C
41 Qinhuangdao 2.7°C
42 Wanghai 2.7°C
43 Changxing Dao Liaoning Sheng 3.0°C
44 Hulu Dao Liaoning Sheng 3.1°C
45 Jingtang Hebei Sheng 3.3°C
46 Xiaomo 3.4°C
47 Xizhong Dao Liaoning Sheng 3.4°C
48 Xinying 3.6°C
49 Caofeidian Hebei Sheng 3.6°C
50 Xiazhi 3.6°C

Warmest 10 in China in January

Same data the other way. The warmest spots for the same month.

# Location January mean
1 Scarborough Shoal Hainan 26.9°C
2 Baoshan 26.1°C
3 Paracel Islands Hainan 25.1°C
4 Jiadong 24.7°C
5 Sanya Gang Hainan 24.4°C
6 Yinggehai 24.4°C
7 Tianya 24.4°C
8 Yalong Bay 24.2°C
9 Yalong Wan 24.2°C
10 Haitangwan 24.2°C

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