Fujian Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Fujian, China in December.

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Xiamen Fuzhou Wuyishan Quanzhou

Planning a trip to Fujian, China this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Fujian in December

Fujian, China is a region in China. December in Fujian generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Wuyishan at 15°C (59°F) to pleasant in Zhangzhou at 22°C (72°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Zhangzhou and 5°C (41°F) in Wuyishan.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Fujian, China, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Quanzhou with an average of 40 mm (1.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Wuyishan with 77 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Xiamen gets approximately 162 hours of sunlight in December, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Fujian in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Fujian.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Fujian

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Fujian, China?

Temperature range in Fujian (December)

Precipitation variation in Fujian (December)

Xiamen

In December Xiamen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
163 hours
162 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Xiamen →

Fuzhou

In December Fuzhou generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Fuzhou →

Wuyishan

In December Wuyishan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
77 mm (3 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Wuyishan →

Quanzhou

In December Quanzhou generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
163 hours
162 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Quanzhou →

Zhangzhou

In December Zhangzhou generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
163 hours
162 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Zhangzhou →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Fujian, in China.

In our records: China December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in China in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in China dropped to -50°C (-58°F) in Ergun on December 31, 2009.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Fujian in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Xiamen 20°C (68°F) 13°C (55°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Fuzhou 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Wuyishan 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Quanzhou 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Zhangzhou 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Jinjiang 20°C (68°F) 13°C (55°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

Fujian weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Fujian, China in December?

Fujian, China typically experiences perfect weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Xiamen average around 20°C (68°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Fujian, China in December?

Daytime temperatures in Xiamen peak at roughly 20°C (68°F) in December, dropping to about 13°C (55°F) overnight.

Does Fujian, China get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Xiamen averages just 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Fujian, China.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Fujian, China?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Fujian, China with overall perfect weather in Xiamen. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Fujian, China is in March, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Xiamen. On the other hand, the weather in June and August tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Fujian.

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