Sanming climate
Sanming (Fujian, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 21 °C69 °F, and about 1,685 mm66 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Sanming climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1762 | 541 | 1151 | 702.8 |
| Feb | 1967 | 745 | 1356 | 843.3 |
| Mar | 2373 | 1151 | 1762 | 1656.5 |
| Apr | 2780 | 1560 | 2170 | 1857.3 |
| May | 3086 | 2068 | 2577 | 26210 |
| Jun | 3289 | 2373 | 2781 | 28311 |
| Jul | 3494 | 2476 | 2985 | 1546.1 |
| Aug | 3493 | 2475 | 2984 | 1857.3 |
| Sep | 3289 | 2171 | 2780 | 1154.5 |
| Oct | 2781 | 1661 | 2271 | 522.0 |
| Nov | 2373 | 1153 | 1763 | 793.1 |
| Dec | 1864 | 642 | 1253 | 512.0 |
| Year | 3494 | 541 | 2169 | 1,68566 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83% | 69% | 2.4 | 10:40 |
| Feb | 84% | 73% | 2.7 | 11:14 |
| Mar | 83% | 77% | 3.0 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 83% | 79% | 3.6 | 12:45 |
| May | 84% | 82% | 4.0 | 13:25 |
| Jun | 85% | 84% | 4.2 | 13:46 |
| Jul | 82% | 71% | 5.5 | 13:38 |
| Aug | 82% | 69% | 5.1 | 13:03 |
| Sep | 83% | 64% | 4.3 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 83% | 54% | 3.8 | 11:29 |
| Nov | 85% | 61% | 2.9 | 10:49 |
| Dec | 82% | 58% | 2.6 | 10:30 |
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 Sanming is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C94 °F and a low of 24 °C76 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 17 °C62 °F and lows 5 °C41 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 18.5 °C33.3 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,685 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 (283 mm11 in), the driest is December (51 mm2.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 82% in July to 85% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 54%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 0 km/h (0 mph) in June to 1 km/h (0 mph) in December. Daylight lasts from about 10.5 hours in December to 13.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Sanming
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October and November: average highs of 23 °C73 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 52 mm2.0 in to 79 mm3.1 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C89 °F, very wet (283 mm11 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 Sanming
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1762 to 19 °C67 °F, lows 541 to 7 °C45 °F, about 69 mm2.7 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 2373 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1151 to 20 °C68 °F, about 204 mm8.0 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 a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3289 to 34 °C94 °F, lows 2373 to 24 °C76 °F, about 207 mm8.2 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 32 °C89 °F, lows 1153 to 21 °C71 °F, about 82 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 Sanming compares
Compared with Longyan, about 144 km to the southwest, Sanming has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in July (1.6 °C2.8 °F warmer).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Sanming is the 71st warmest by annual mean temperature and the 59th 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: New Orleans (United States, Cfa), Mobile (United States, Cfa) and Lafayette (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Nanping 71 km · 20 °C69 °F · 1,723 mm68 in
- Shaowu 122 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,955 mm77 in
- Longyan 144 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,638 mm64 in
- Putian 166 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,405 mm55 in
- Fuzhou 170 km · 20 °C69 °F · 1,525 mm60 in
- Wuyishan 173 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,909 mm75 in
- Jianchang 175 km · 19 °C67 °F · 1,882 mm74 in
- Quanzhou 177 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,532 mm60 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Sanming?
July is the warmest month in Sanming, with an average high of 34 °C (94 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in Sanming?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 17 °C (62 °F) and an average low of 5 °C (41 °F).
When does it rain the most in Sanming?
June is the wettest month with about 283 mm (11.1 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 51 mm (2.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Sanming?
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 587 m, while Sanming lies at about 126 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +3 °C5.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.