Quanzhou Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Quanzhou is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to pleasant in the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Quanzhou, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 19°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 10°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Quanzhou experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1360 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, August receives heavy rainfall, averaging 237 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 38 mm over 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Quanzhou Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Quanzhou. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.0 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Quanzhou.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 85%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the weather conditions for any month in Quanzhou.
The best time of year to visit Quanzhou in China
During the months of March, April, November and December 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July and August.
July has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 237 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 38 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 233 hours of sunshine.
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