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Wenzhou Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Wenzhou experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to mild weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Wenzhou is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a moderate 13°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 5°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Precipitation and rainy days

Wenzhou has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1891 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Wenzhou shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, with an average of 322 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 65 mm of rainfall over 13 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

For more details, please visit our Wenzhou Precipitation page.

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Wenzhou serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in March, offering only 2.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 12°C in January to 28°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

Forecast for Wenzhou

Thu   Dec 19
11°C | 0°C
NW 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Fri   Dec 20
15°C | 2°C
SE 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Sat   Dec 21
15°C | 2°C
N 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Wenzhou in China

During the months of April, May, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Wenzhou?
    Rainy season in Wenzhou occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Wenzhou?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Wenzhou?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Wenzhou?
    June tops the wettest month list with 322 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Wenzhou?
    December is the driest month with 65 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Wenzhou?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 242 hours of sunshine.

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