Shaowu climate
Shaowu (Fujian, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C66 °F, and about 1,955 mm77 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Shaowu climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1356 | 236 | 846 | 793.1 |
| Feb | 1661 | 540 | 1051 | 1064.2 |
| Mar | 2068 | 847 | 1457 | 2128.3 |
| Apr | 2576 | 1356 | 1966 | 2278.9 |
| May | 2883 | 1865 | 2374 | 29712 |
| Jun | 3187 | 2271 | 2679 | 37315 |
| Jul | 3392 | 2475 | 2984 | 1797.0 |
| Aug | 3392 | 2474 | 2883 | 1556.1 |
| Sep | 3187 | 2068 | 2578 | 1044.1 |
| Oct | 2678 | 1458 | 2068 | 532.1 |
| Nov | 2068 | 949 | 1559 | 1054.1 |
| Dec | 1558 | 337 | 948 | 652.6 |
| Year | 3392 | 236 | 1966 | 1,95577 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83% | 71% | 2.2 | 10:35 |
| Feb | 83% | 74% | 2.5 | 11:12 |
| Mar | 82% | 78% | 3.0 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 82% | 80% | 3.6 | 12:47 |
| May | 83% | 82% | 3.9 | 13:29 |
| Jun | 85% | 86% | 3.9 | 13:51 |
| Jul | 82% | 74% | 5.3 | 13:42 |
| Aug | 82% | 70% | 4.9 | 13:06 |
| Sep | 83% | 66% | 4.2 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 81% | 56% | 3.7 | 11:28 |
| Nov | 83% | 60% | 2.8 | 10:45 |
| Dec | 80% | 58% | 2.5 | 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 Shaowu is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C92 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 13 °C56 °F and lows 2 °C36 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 21.1 °C38 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,955 mm77 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is April–June, which brings 46% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (373 mm15 in), the driest is October (53 mm2.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 80% in December to 85% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 56%) 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 10.4 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Shaowu
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 hot, with average highs of 31 °C87 °F, very wet (373 mm15 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 Shaowu
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1356 to 16 °C61 °F, lows 236 to 5 °C40 °F, about 84 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 2068 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 847 to 18 °C65 °F, about 245 mm9.7 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 3187 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 2271 to 24 °C75 °F, about 236 mm9.3 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 2068 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 949 to 20 °C68 °F, about 87 mm3.4 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 Shaowu compares
Compared with Wuyishan, about 71 km to the northeast, Shaowu is on average 0.5 °C0.8 °F warmer and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in September (0.6 °C1.1 °F warmer).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Shaowu is the 96th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 5th 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), Columbus (United States, Cfa) and Jackson (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Wuyishan 71 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,909 mm75 in
- Jianchang 87 km · 19 °C67 °F · 1,882 mm74 in
- Nanping 103 km · 20 °C69 °F · 1,723 mm68 in
- Yingtan 110 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,867 mm74 in
- Sanming 122 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,685 mm66 in
- Shangrao 132 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,854 mm73 in
- Jinfeng 132 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,867 mm74 in
- Fuzhou 133 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,788 mm70 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Shaowu?
July is the warmest month in Shaowu, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in Shaowu?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 13 °C (56 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (36 °F).
When does it rain the most in Shaowu?
June is the wettest month with about 373 mm (14.7 in) of precipitation; October is the driest with about 53 mm (2.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Shaowu?
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 506 m, while Shaowu lies at about 196 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2 °C3.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.