Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.6 °C | 19.4 °C | 6 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| February | 19.6 °C | 19.5 °C | 8 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| March | 22.3 °C | 21.2 °C | 12 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| April | 25.2 °C | 23.6 °C | 16 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| May | 27.5 °C | 26.6 °C | 23 days | Unfavourable season |
| June | 29.1 °C | 28.8 °C | 27 days | Unfavourable season |
| July | 30 °C | 29.4 °C | 25 days | Unfavourable season |
| August | 29.7 °C | 28.9 °C | 25 days | Unfavourable season |
| September | 29.3 °C | 28.8 °C | 22 days | Unfavourable season |
| October | 26.8 °C | 27.2 °C | 11 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| November | 24 °C | 24.5 °C | 7 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| December | 19.6 °C | 21.4 °C | 4 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
Nearby in January
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
No visa needed for stays of up to 180 days. Passport valid until your return date. Visa-free for up to 6 months; passport must be valid at least one month after your planned departure; e-cigarettes are prohibited.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 1 April 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
No specific restrictions
Usual precautions apply.
Official advice updated 1 April 2026
Health
Vaccines · hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. No entry requirement.
Malaria · None.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Ma On Shan in January?
The sea averages 19.4°C in January — too cold for most swimmers.
How hot is Ma On Shan in January?
Expect 18.6°C in the afternoon and 12.3°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Ma On Shan in January?
Around 6 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 20% of days.