Climate Insights for Wenzhou
Lucheng District, Zhejiang, China
Climate Overview
The climate in Wenzhou is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1,726 mm of precipitation falls per year. Wenzhou receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wenzhou is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Wenzhou is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 67.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Wenzhou receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wenzhou is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 44°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Wenzhou vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Wenzhou vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 50°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Wenzhou is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,726 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 144 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 284 mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 48 mm. That's 236 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.Wenzhou is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 67.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.7 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 11.2 in of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1.9 in. That's 9.3 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
Wenzhou is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Wenzhou is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Wenzhou is during November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 98 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°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 best time to visit Wenzhou is during November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.9 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 88°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 44°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Wenzhou 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 Wenzhou 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.