Climate - Fuzhou (China)

The climate of Fuzhou (or Foochow) is humid subtropical, with mild winters and hot, muggy and rainy summers.
The city is the capital of the Fujian province and is located in the south-east of China, at 26 degrees north latitude, on the estuary of the Min River and close to the Taiwan Strait. Around the city there are green hills. Liushanwang Park is located at 700 meters (2,300 feet) above sea level.
The rains are frequent from February to June, a period in which the sun is rarely seen, and reach a maximum in May and June, during the period of the "plum rain". In the rest of the summer, from June to September, the sun becomes a little more frequent, and the rains, which often occur in the form of thunderstorms, become more rare.
Summer is also particularly hot. In July 2003, the average for the month was 27 °C (80.5 °F) the minimum and 38.2 °C (100.8 °F) the maximum.
Autumn and the first part of winter, from October to December, is the relatively driest time of the year.
Even though the winter is mild, there can sometimes be cold periods, during which the maximum temperature remains around 6/7 °C (43/45 °F).
Snow in Fuzhou is very rare. Snowfalls occurred in December 1975, December 1991 and February 2018.
The city can be hit by typhoons, the tropical cyclones of Southeast Asia. Typically, typhoons pass in this area from June to early November, but they have sometimes affected the area outside of this period, as happened in May 2006 with typhoon Chanchu (or Caloy). The area most at risk is the coastal one, since it can receive the strongest winds, as well as storm surges.

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 11.8 °C (53.2 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 30.1 °C (86.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1390 millimeters (54.7 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 35 mm (1.4 in) in the driest month (December) to 200 mm (7.9 in) in the wettest one (June). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 13 °C (55 °F) in February to 27.5 °C (82 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
On average, there are around 1610 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Fuzhou - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature in Fuzhou is of 11.8 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 8.2 °C (46.8 °F) and a maximum of 15.4 °C (59.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, in January 2016, it dropped to -1.9 °C (28.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, in January 2002, it reached 27.3 °C (81.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 100 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 3.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57 °F).

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In February, the average temperature in Fuzhou is of 12.4 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 8.6 °C (47.4 °F) and a maximum of 16.3 °C (61.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, in February 2018, it dropped to -0.2 °C (31.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, in February 1996, it reached 29.9 °C (85.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 14 days.
On average, there are 80 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 3 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 13 °C (55.5 °F).

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In March, the average temperature in Fuzhou is of 14.9 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 10.7 °C (51.2 °F) and a maximum of 19 °C (66.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, in March 2010, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, in March 2007, it reached 31.9 °C (89.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 18 days.
On average, there are 90 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 3 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 14.5 °C (58 °F).

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In April, the average temperature in Fuzhou is of 19.4 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 15 °C (59 °F) and a maximum of 23.8 °C (74.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). However, in April 1991, it dropped to 7.2 °C (45 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, in April 2011, it reached 35.7 °C (96.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 18 days.
On average, there are 110 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 3.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F).

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In May, the average temperature in Fuzhou is of 23.4 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 19.4 °C (66.8 °F) and a maximum of 27.5 °C (81.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, in May 2013, it dropped to 11.8 °C (53.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, in May 1991, it reached 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 190 mm (7.5 in), distributed over 18 days.
On average, there are 115 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 3.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 77%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F).

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In June, the average temperature in Fuzhou is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.3 °C (74 °F) and a maximum of 31 °C (87.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, in June 1992, it dropped to 15.8 °C (60.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, in June 2000, it reached 38.7 °C (101.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 200 mm (7.9 in), distributed over 16 days.
On average, there are 140 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 80%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (76.5 °F).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature in Fuzhou is of 30.1 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 25.7 °C (78.2 °F) and a maximum of 34.5 °C (94 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, in July 1992, it dropped to 20.4 °C (68.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (101 °F). However, in July 2003, it reached 41.7 °C (107.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 225 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F).

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In August, the average temperature in Fuzhou is of 29.6 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 25.4 °C (77.8 °F) and a maximum of 33.7 °C (92.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, in August 1996, it dropped to 19.8 °C (67.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (100 °F). However, in August 2020, it reached 39.9 °C (103.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 12 days.
On average, there are 200 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).

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In September, the average temperature in Fuzhou is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.4 °C (74.1 °F) and a maximum of 31 °C (87.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F). However, in September 1997, it dropped to 15.4 °C (59.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, in September 1995, it reached 39.6 °C (103.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 12 days.
On average, there are 155 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80 °F).

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In October, the average temperature in Fuzhou is of 23.0 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 19.3 °C (66.7 °F) and a maximum of 26.8 °C (80.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F). However, in October 2010, it dropped to 11.5 °C (52.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, in October 2017, it reached 36.1 °C (97 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 145 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F).

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In November, the average temperature in Fuzhou is of 18.8 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 15.1 °C (59.2 °F) and a maximum of 22.6 °C (72.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, in November 1995, it dropped to 5.5 °C (41.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (85.5 °F). However, in November 2005, it reached 33.2 °C (91.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 120 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (69.5 °F).

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In December, the average temperature in Fuzhou is of 14.0 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 10.2 °C (50.4 °F) and a maximum of 17.7 °C (63.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, in December 1991, it dropped to -1.7 °C (28.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, in December 2006, it reached 28.4 °C (83.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 125 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (62 °F).