Quanzhou Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Quanzhou, Fujian, China. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Quanzhou is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1360 mm (54 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Quanzhou can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 237 mm (9.3 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 38 mm (1.5 in) of rainfall, spread across 10 rainy days.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). The city receives 211 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Quanzhou Temperature page.

Quanzhou's average annual precipitation is 1360 mm (54 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Quanzhou's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Quanzhou Climate page.