Climate Insights for Quanzhou
Fengze District, Fujian, China
Climate Overview
The climate in Quanzhou is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1,367 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 244 mm of rainfall. Quanzhou 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 11°C.The climate in Quanzhou is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 53.8 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 9.6 in of rainfall. Quanzhou 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 52°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Quanzhou vary considerably across the year, with a 23°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 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Quanzhou vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 86°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 52°F and an average of 57°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Quanzhou is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,367 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 114 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 244 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 30 mm. That's 214 mm 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.Quanzhou is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 53.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.5 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 9.6 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1.2 in. That's 8.4 in 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.
Wind
Quanzhou is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 16km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.Quanzhou is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 12mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Quanzhou is during March, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 55 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Quanzhou is during March, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 93°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 52°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Quanzhou 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Quanzhou based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.