Climate Insights for Fuzhou

The climate in Fuzhou is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1762mm of precipitation falls per year. Fuzhou receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Fuzhou is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Temperatures in Fuzhou vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Fuzhou is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1762mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 147mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 299mm of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 36mm. That's 263mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Fuzhou is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Fuzhou, which began on June 21, 2026. Fuzhou is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 8°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

The best time to visit Fuzhou is during October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 79mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fuzhou based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.