Fuding climate
Fuding (Fujian, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 20 °C67 °F, and about 1,622 mm64 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Fuding climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1458 | 338 | 948 | 622.4 |
| Feb | 1762 | 542 | 1152 | 763.0 |
| Mar | 2068 | 847 | 1458 | 1355.3 |
| Apr | 2577 | 1356 | 1967 | 1385.4 |
| May | 2984 | 1865 | 2474 | 1887.4 |
| Jun | 3289 | 2272 | 2781 | 25310.0 |
| Jul | 3494 | 2577 | 3085 | 1606.3 |
| Aug | 3492 | 2576 | 2984 | 2319.1 |
| Sep | 3087 | 2170 | 2679 | 1807.1 |
| Oct | 2678 | 1660 | 2169 | 632.5 |
| Nov | 2170 | 1152 | 1661 | 793.1 |
| Dec | 1660 | 540 | 1050 | 562.2 |
| Year | 3494 | 338 | 2067 | 1,62264 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83% | 77% | 2.3 | 10:35 |
| Feb | 83% | 78% | 2.7 | 11:12 |
| Mar | 82% | 77% | 3.4 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 82% | 78% | 3.9 | 12:47 |
| May | 83% | 81% | 4.1 | 13:29 |
| Jun | 85% | 84% | 4.3 | 13:51 |
| Jul | 82% | 66% | 5.7 | 13:42 |
| Aug | 84% | 63% | 5.2 | 13:06 |
| Sep | 85% | 69% | 4.3 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 84% | 60% | 3.8 | 11:28 |
| Nov | 85% | 72% | 2.6 | 10:45 |
| Dec | 82% | 71% | 2.4 | 10:25 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Fuding is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C94 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 14 °C58 °F and lows 3 °C38 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 20.9 °C37.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,622 mm64 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 40% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (253 mm10.0 in), the driest is December (56 mm2.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 82% in April to 85% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 60%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 0 km/h (0 mph) in August to 1 km/h (1 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 10.4 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Fuding
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October and November: average highs of 21 °C70 °F to 26 °C78 °F with 63 mm2.5 in to 79 mm3.1 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 34 °C92 °F, very wet (231 mm9.1 in) and humid (84% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Fuding
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1458 to 17 °C62 °F, lows 338 to 5 °C42 °F, about 65 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2068 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 847 to 18 °C65 °F, about 153 mm6.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3289 to 34 °C94 °F, lows 2272 to 25 °C77 °F, about 215 mm8.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2170 to 30 °C87 °F, lows 1152 to 21 °C70 °F, about 107 mm4.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Fuding compares
Compared with Wenzhou, about 87 km to the northeast, Fuding is on average 0.8 °C1.5 °F warmer and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in April (1.6 °C2.8 °F warmer).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Fuding is the 84th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 78th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the China climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Charleston (United States, Cfa), Savannah (United States, Cfa) and Baton Rouge (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Songcheng 54 km · 20 °C67 °F · 1,686 mm66 in
- Fuan 62 km · 20 °C69 °F · 1,783 mm70 in
- Wenzhou 87 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,596 mm63 in
- Ningde 101 km · 20 °C69 °F · 1,643 mm65 in
- Lishui 129 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,558 mm61 in
- Fuzhou 167 km · 20 °C69 °F · 1,525 mm60 in
- Guli 174 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,474 mm58 in
- Taizhou 191 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,547 mm61 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Fuding?
July is the warmest month in Fuding, with an average high of 34 °C (94 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Fuding?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 14 °C (58 °F) and an average low of 3 °C (38 °F).
When does it rain the most in Fuding?
June is the wettest month with about 253 mm (10.0 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 56 mm (2.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Fuding?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October and November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 518 m, while Fuding lies at about 13 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +3.3 °C5.9 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.