Quanzhou climate
Quanzhou (Fujian, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 21 °C70 °F, and about 1,532 mm60 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Quanzhou climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1762 | 847 | 1355 | 592.3 |
| Feb | 1865 | 1049 | 1457 | 702.8 |
| Mar | 2169 | 1253 | 1661 | 1214.8 |
| Apr | 2476 | 1661 | 2068 | 1375.4 |
| May | 2781 | 2169 | 2475 | 2168.5 |
| Jun | 2985 | 2476 | 2780 | 2449.6 |
| Jul | 3188 | 2678 | 2883 | 1606.3 |
| Aug | 3188 | 2678 | 2883 | 2068.1 |
| Sep | 3085 | 2475 | 2780 | 1465.7 |
| Oct | 2680 | 2067 | 2373 | 441.7 |
| Nov | 2373 | 1660 | 1967 | 732.9 |
| Dec | 1865 | 1051 | 1458 | 562.2 |
| Year | 3188 | 847 | 2170 | 1,53260 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78% | 65% | 2.9 | 10:45 |
| Feb | 80% | 69% | 3.1 | 11:17 |
| Mar | 79% | 71% | 3.6 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 81% | 72% | 4.2 | 12:43 |
| May | 84% | 72% | 4.6 | 13:21 |
| Jun | 88% | 73% | 5.2 | 13:41 |
| Jul | 86% | 55% | 6.1 | 13:32 |
| Aug | 86% | 58% | 5.5 | 12:00 |
| Sep | 83% | 57% | 4.9 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 79% | 48% | 4.1 | 11:31 |
| Nov | 79% | 60% | 3.2 | 10:54 |
| Dec | 77% | 60% | 2.8 | 10:36 |
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 Quanzhou is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C88 °F and a low of 26 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 17 °C62 °F and lows 8 °C47 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 15.6 °C28.1 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,532 mm60 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 40% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (244 mm9.6 in), the driest is October (44 mm1.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 77% in December to 88% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 48%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in August to 16 km/h (10 mph) in December. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Quanzhou
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–December. Average highs then reach 18 °C65 °F to 26 °C80 °F. Precipitation is 44 mm1.7 in to 73 mm2.9 in per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is very wet (244 mm9.6 in) and humid (88% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Quanzhou
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1762 to 18 °C65 °F, lows 847 to 10 °C51 °F, about 62 mm2.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2169 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 1253 to 21 °C69 °F, about 158 mm6.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2985 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 2476 to 26 °C78 °F, about 203 mm8.0 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 2373 to 30 °C85 °F, lows 1660 to 24 °C75 °F, about 88 mm3.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Quanzhou compares
The nearest larger place is Xiamen, about 70 km to the southwest. Compared with it, Quanzhou is on average 0.6 °C1.1 °F cooler. It receives 9% more precipitation (1,532 mm60 in vs 1,402 mm55 in). The difference is largest in January (1 °C1.8 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 547 places in China. By annual mean temperature, Quanzhou is the 66th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 95th wettest. See all of them on the China climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Gainesville (United States, Cfa), New Orleans (United States, Cfa) and Jacksonville (United States, Cfa).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Jinjiang (pop. 1,416,151). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Quanzhou, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Xiamen 70 km · 22 °C71 °F · 1,402 mm55 in
- Climate in Putian 72 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,405 mm55 in
- Climate in Zhangzhou 104 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,497 mm59 in
- Climate in Fuzhou 147 km · 20 °C69 °F · 1,525 mm60 in
- Climate in Longyan 159 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,638 mm64 in
- Climate in Sanming 177 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,685 mm66 in
- Climate in Nanping 197 km · 20 °C69 °F · 1,723 mm68 in
- Climate in Ningde 216 km · 20 °C69 °F · 1,643 mm65 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Quanzhou?
July is the warmest month in Quanzhou. Its average high is 31 °C (88 °F) and its average low is 26 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Quanzhou?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 17 °C (62 °F) and its average low is 8 °C (47 °F).
When does it rain the most in Quanzhou?
June is the wettest month with about 244 mm (9.6 in) of precipitation. October is the driest with about 44 mm (1.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Quanzhou?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–December.
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. The gaps are largest 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 85 m, while Quanzhou lies at about 14 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.5 °C0.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.