Climate - Fuzhou (Fujian)

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.
The summer is also particularly hot. In 2022, the temperature reached 41.9 °C (107.4 °F) in July and 41.4 °C (106.5 °F) in August. In July 2003 and August 2022, the average maximum was 38.2 °C (100.7 °F).
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.

Best Time

The best time to visit Fuzhou is autumn, and in particular from mid-October to late November, as spring, although mild, is rainy. It must be said that a typhoon can still arrive until the beginning of November.

Fuzhou - Climate data

In Fuzhou, 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.
In Fuzhou, 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.
At Fuzhou, 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.
In Fuzhou, there are on average around 1610 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Fuzhou - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Fuzhou is usually mild. The average temperature 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, it dropped to -1.9 °C (28.6 °F) in January 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, it reached 27.3 °C (81.1 °F) in January 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 31% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Fuzhou is usually mild. The average temperature 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, it dropped to -0.2 °C (31.6 °F) in February 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, it reached 29.9 °C (85.8 °F) in February 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13 °C (55.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Fuzhou is usually very mild. The average temperature 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F) in March 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, it reached 31.9 °C (89.4 °F) in March 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 24% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14.5 °C (58 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Fuzhou is usually warm. The average temperature 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). However, it dropped to 7.2 °C (45 °F) in April 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, it reached 35.7 °C (96.3 °F) in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Fuzhou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.8 °C (53.2 °F) in May 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 37.5 °C (99.5 °F) in May 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 190 mm (7.5 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 28% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Fuzhou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature 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, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, it dropped to 15.8 °C (60.4 °F) in June 1992.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 38.7 °C (101.7 °F) in June 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 200 mm (7.9 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (76.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In July, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Fuzhou is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature 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, it dropped to 20.4 °C (68.7 °F) in July 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (101 °F). However, it reached 41.7 °C (107.1 °F) in July 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In August, the weather in Fuzhou is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature 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, it dropped to 19.8 °C (67.6 °F) in August 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (100 °F). However, it reached 39.9 °C (103.8 °F) in August 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In September, the weather in Fuzhou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature 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, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F). However, it dropped to 15.4 °C (59.7 °F) in September 1997.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 39.6 °C (103.3 °F) in September 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In October, the weather in Fuzhou is usually warm to hot. The average temperature 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it dropped to 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) in October 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 36.1 °C (97 °F) in October 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Fuzhou is usually warm. The average temperature 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it dropped to 5.5 °C (41.9 °F) in November 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 33.2 °C (91.8 °F) in November 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (69.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Fuzhou is usually mild. The average temperature 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, it dropped to -1.7 °C (28.9 °F) in December 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, it reached 28.4 °C (83.1 °F) in December 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (62 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.