Fuzhou climate
Fuzhou (Jiangxi, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C65 °F, and about 1,788 mm70 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Fuzhou climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1152 | 134 | 643 | 793.1 | 10 |
| Feb | 1458 | 439 | 948 | 1064.2 | 5 |
| Mar | 1965 | 847 | 1356 | 1927.5 | 1 |
| Apr | 2475 | 1457 | 1966 | 2208.7 | 0 |
| May | 2882 | 1966 | 2374 | 2489.8 | 0 |
| Jun | 3085 | 2373 | 2679 | 33613 | 0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2577 | 2984 | 1837.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2576 | 2883 | 1204.7 | 0 |
| Sep | 3086 | 2169 | 2578 | 853.3 | 0 |
| Oct | 2678 | 1558 | 2068 | 532.1 | 0 |
| Nov | 2067 | 948 | 1458 | 1034.0 | 0 |
| Dec | 1355 | 236 | 846 | 642.5 | 8 |
| Year | 3290 | 134 | 1865 | 1,78870 | 24 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80% | 73% | 2.0 | 10:33 |
| Feb | 80% | 75% | 2.4 | 11:10 |
| Mar | 80% | 78% | 2.9 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 81% | 78% | 3.6 | 12:48 |
| May | 82% | 80% | 4.0 | 13:31 |
| Jun | 85% | 83% | 4.2 | 13:54 |
| Jul | 83% | 71% | 5.5 | 13:45 |
| Aug | 82% | 68% | 5.0 | 13:08 |
| Sep | 80% | 63% | 4.1 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 75% | 56% | 3.5 | 11:26 |
| Nov | 77% | 61% | 2.7 | 10:43 |
| Dec | 76% | 60% | 2.4 | 10:23 |
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 Fuzhou is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 11 °C52 °F and lows 1 °C34 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.6 °C40.7 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,788 mm70 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is April–June, which brings 45% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (336 mm13 in), the driest is October (53 mm2.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 75% in October to 85% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 56%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in August to 8 km/h (5 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 10.4 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Fuzhou
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October: average highs of 26 °C78 °F to 26 °C78 °F with 53 mm2.1 in to 53 mm2.1 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is very wet (336 mm13 in) and humid (85% 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 Fuzhou
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1152 to 14 °C58 °F, lows 134 to 4 °C39 °F, about 83 mm3.3 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 1965 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 847 to 19 °C66 °F, about 220 mm8.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3085 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 2373 to 25 °C77 °F, about 213 mm8.4 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 2067 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 948 to 21 °C69 °F, about 80 mm3.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Fuzhou compares
Compared with Nanchang, about 93 km to the northwest, Fuzhou has practically the same average temperature and receives 5% more precipitation (1,788 mm70 in vs 1,697 mm67 in). The difference is largest in February (0.6 °C1 °F warmer).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Fuzhou is the 117th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 29th 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: Montgomery (United States, Cfa), Jackson (United States, Cfa) and Columbus (United States, Cfa).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Bashan (pop. 103,748). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Fuzhou, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Jinfeng 41 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,867 mm74 in
- Jianchang 54 km · 19 °C67 °F · 1,882 mm74 in
- Yingtan 72 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,867 mm74 in
- Nanchang 93 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,697 mm67 in
- Shaowu 133 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,955 mm77 in
- Xinyu 139 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,712 mm67 in
- Jian 163 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,643 mm65 in
- Shangrao 167 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,854 mm73 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Fuzhou?
July is the warmest month in Fuzhou, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Fuzhou?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 11 °C (52 °F) and an average low of 1 °C (34 °F).
When does it rain the most in Fuzhou?
June is the wettest month with about 336 mm (13.2 in) of precipitation; October is the driest with about 53 mm (2.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Fuzhou?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October.
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.