Climate Insights for Shaowu

Nanping Shi, Fujian Sheng, China

Hottest
July
33°C peak
Coldest
January
5°C low
Wettest
June
379mm rain
Best to Visit
October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Shaowu is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1993mm of precipitation falls per year. Shaowu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Shaowu 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 5° Feb Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 7° Mar Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11° Apr Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° May Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 19° Jun Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jul Max: 33° Average: 29° Min: 25° Aug Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 24° Sep Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Oct Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 17° Nov Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Dec Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Shaowu vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 115mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 190mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 236mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 318mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 379mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 170mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 165mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 123mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Shaowu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1993mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 166mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 379mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 51mm. That's 328mm 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

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Shaowu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Shaowu, which began on March 20, 2026. Shaowu 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 11 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 744mm across the season with a monthly average of 248mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 714mm across the season with a monthly average of 238mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 31°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 288mm for the season, averaging 96mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 247mm for the season, averaging 82mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb 10°
Mar 15°
Apr 19°
May 23°
Jun 26°
Jul 29°
Aug 28°
Sep 26°
Oct 21°
Nov 16°
Dec 10°

The best time to visit Shaowu is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 55mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. 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 Shaowu 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
5 °C
13 °C
7 km/h
81 mm
2 cm
Feb
7 °C
15 °C
8 km/h
115 mm
1 cm
Mar Current
11 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
190 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
236 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
318 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
379 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
33 °C
9 km/h
170 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
33 °C
8 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
31 °C
8 km/h
123 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
20 °C
7 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Dec
6 °C
14 °C
7 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
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