Quzhou climate
Quzhou (Zhejiang, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C64 °F, and about 1,681 mm66 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Quzhou climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1152 | 134 | 643 | 823.2 |
| Feb | 1457 | 338 | 948 | 1114.4 |
| Mar | 1865 | 745 | 1355 | 1636.4 |
| Apr | 2475 | 1355 | 1865 | 1817.1 |
| May | 2781 | 1864 | 2373 | 2138.4 |
| Jun | 2985 | 2272 | 2678 | 33013 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2577 | 2984 | 1536.0 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2576 | 2883 | 1355.3 |
| Sep | 2984 | 2069 | 2576 | 1003.9 |
| Oct | 2476 | 1457 | 1967 | 572.2 |
| Nov | 1966 | 948 | 1457 | 903.5 |
| Dec | 1355 | 236 | 745 | 662.6 |
| Year | 3290 | 134 | 1864 | 1,68166 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80% | 69% | 2.2 | 10:29 |
| Feb | 81% | 72% | 2.6 | 11:08 |
| Mar | 79% | 75% | 3.2 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 80% | 75% | 3.8 | 12:50 |
| May | 81% | 79% | 4.2 | 13:35 |
| Jun | 86% | 84% | 4.0 | 13:59 |
| Jul | 84% | 72% | 5.4 | 13:49 |
| Aug | 84% | 68% | 4.9 | 13:10 |
| Sep | 84% | 63% | 4.1 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 80% | 55% | 3.7 | 11:25 |
| Nov | 81% | 59% | 2.7 | 10:40 |
| Dec | 78% | 58% | 2.4 | 10:18 |
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 Quzhou 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 22.7 °C40.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,681 mm66 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is April–June, which brings 43% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (330 mm13 in), the driest is October (57 mm2.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 78% in December to 86% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 55%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in June to 8 km/h (5 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 10.3 hours in December to 14.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Quzhou
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October: average highs of 24 °C76 °F to 24 °C76 °F with 57 mm2.2 in to 57 mm2.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is very wet (330 mm13 in) and humid (86% 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 Quzhou
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1152 to 14 °C57 °F, lows 134 to 3 °C38 °F, about 86 mm3.4 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 1865 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 745 to 18 °C64 °F, about 186 mm7.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2985 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 2272 to 25 °C77 °F, about 206 mm8.1 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 1966 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 948 to 20 °C69 °F, about 82 mm3.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Quzhou compares
Compared with Jinhua, about 77 km to the east, Quzhou has practically the same average temperature and receives 7% more precipitation (1,681 mm66 in vs 1,575 mm62 in).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Quzhou is the 141st warmest by annual mean temperature and the 62nd 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 Tuscaloosa (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Jinhua 77 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,575 mm62 in
- Huangshan 99 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,899 mm75 in
- Shangrao 106 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,854 mm73 in
- Puyang 113 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,455 mm57 in
- Guli 114 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,474 mm58 in
- Lishui 116 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,558 mm61 in
- Yiwu 124 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,455 mm57 in
- Wuyishan 157 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,909 mm75 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Quzhou?
July is the warmest month in Quzhou, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Quzhou?
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 Quzhou?
June is the wettest month with about 330 mm (13.0 in) of precipitation; October is the driest with about 57 mm (2.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Quzhou?
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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 369 m, while Quzhou lies at about 77 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.9 °C3.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.