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Sanming, Fujian Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Sanming, Fujian?
Sanming, Fujian gets 1575 mm of precipitation a year over about 146 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 34°C) and January the coldest (average low 7°C).
Humid subtropical climate
Sanming, Fujian has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 15°C in January to 35°C in July. May is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to April and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 8° | 17° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 16° | 26° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 24° | 33° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 17° | 27° |
How much rain does Sanming get?
Sanming gets 1575 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 146 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 86% of China.
May is the wettest month, with 257 mm. October is the driest, with 42 mm. May has the most rainy days, about 17.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 34 days, to October 15, 2022.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Sanming got 437 mm of rain, against a normal of 1575 mm for those months. July 2026 had the most, with 309 mm.
Sanming weather by month
Sanming weather in January
In January, Sanming averages a high of 16°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 68 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 43% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 31°C (1972) and the record low is -4°C (2021).
Sanming weather in February
In February, Sanming averages a high of 18°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 98 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 32% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 34°C (2009) and the record low is -3°C (1974). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sanming weather in March
In March, Sanming averages a high of 21°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 173 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 34°C (1988) and the record low is -2°C (1986). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sanming weather in April
In April, Sanming averages a high of 26°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 190 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 27% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 37°C (2015) and the record low is 4°C (1991). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sanming weather in May
In May, Sanming averages a high of 29°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 257 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 19% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 38°C (2009) and the record low is 9°C (1971).
Sanming weather in June
In June, Sanming averages a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 244 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 10% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 38°C (1996) and the record low is 13°C (1982).
Sanming weather in July
In July, Sanming averages a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 129 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 26% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 41°C (2022) and the record low is 20°C (1992).
Sanming weather in August
In August, Sanming averages a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 168 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 41°C (2022) and the record low is 17°C (1974).
Sanming weather in September
In September, Sanming averages a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 92 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 43% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 39°C (1986) and the record low is 13°C (1986).
Sanming weather in October
In October, Sanming averages a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 39°C (2022) and the record low is 2°C (1978).
Sanming weather in November
In November, Sanming averages a high of 22°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 62 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 35°C (1996) and the record low is -2°C (1979). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sanming weather in December
In December, Sanming averages a high of 17°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 51 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 31°C (2023) and the record low is -6°C (1973). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Sanming
December is the sunniest month in Sanming, with estimated sunshine of 44% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest, at 10%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 32% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Sanming is cloudier than 88% of China.
Humidity peaks in June at 80% and is lowest in July at 68%.
Sanming has about 88 days a year above 32°C. Sanming is hotter than 96% of China.
First and last freeze in Sanming
The first fall freeze in Sanming typically comes around December 17, and the last spring freeze around January 29. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 322 days.
Sanming weather records
These records cover YONGAN during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Sanming station is 41°C, on July 24, 2022. The coldest is -6°C, on December 26, 1973.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 245 mm of precipitation, on May 2, 1994.
46 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Sanming
The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to April and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 8°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 16°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 24°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 17°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 16° | 68 mm | 10 | 72% | 43% | 31° | -4° |
| February | 9° | 18° | 98 mm | 12 | 76% | 32% | 34° | -3° |
| March | 12° | 21° | 173 mm | 17 | 77% | 28% | 34° | -2° |
| April | 16° | 26° | 190 mm | 16 | 75% | 27% | 37° | 4° |
| May | 20° | 29° | 257 mm | 17 | 78% | 19% | 38° | 9° |
| June | 23° | 32° | 244 mm | 17 | 80% | 10% | 38° | 13° |
| July | 24° | 34° | 129 mm | 12 | 68% | 26% | 41° | 20° |
| August | 24° | 34° | 168 mm | 15 | 76% | 30% | 41° | 17° |
| September | 22° | 31° | 92 mm | 10 | 73% | 43% | 39° | 13° |
| October | 17° | 27° | 42 mm | 6 | 70% | 38% | 39° | 2° |
| November | 13° | 22° | 62 mm | 7 | 76% | 40% | 35° | -2° |
| December | 8° | 17° | 51 mm | 8 | 73% | 44% | 31° | -6° |
Station: YONGAN, 41 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Sanming climate questions
How much rain does Sanming get?
Sanming gets 1575 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 146 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Sanming?
May is the wettest month in Sanming, with 257 mm. October is the driest, with 42 mm.
How many rainy days does Sanming have a year?
Sanming has about 146 days with measurable rain in an average year. May has the most, about 17.
What is the hottest month in Sanming?
July is the warmest month in Sanming, with an average high of 34°C.
What is the coldest month in Sanming?
January is the coldest month in Sanming, with an average low of 7°C.
What is the record high temperature in Sanming?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Sanming station is 41°C, set on July 24, 2022. The record low is -6°C, on December 26, 1973.
What is the sunniest month in Sanming?
December is the sunniest month in Sanming, with estimated sunshine of 44% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Sanming?
The first fall freeze in Sanming typically comes around December 17. The last spring freeze is around January 29.
What is the best time to visit Sanming?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to April and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.