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Xiamen, 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 Xiamen, Fujian?
Xiamen, Fujian gets 1326 mm of precipitation a year over about 110 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 32°C) and January the coldest (average low 11°C).
Humid subtropical climate
Xiamen, Fujian has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 17°C in January to 32°C in July. August is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to April and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 11° | 18° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 17° | 24° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 25° | 32° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 21° | 27° |
How much rain does Xiamen get?
Xiamen gets 1326 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 110 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 59% of China.
August is the wettest month, with 220 mm. November is the driest, with 37 mm. June has the most rainy days, about 15.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 50 days, to January 21, 2025.
Xiamen weather by month
Xiamen weather in January
In January, Xiamen averages a high of 17°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 28°C (2008) and the record low is 0°C (2016). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Xiamen weather in February
In February, Xiamen averages a high of 18°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 72 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 29°C (2020) and the record low is 3°C (1984). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Xiamen weather in March
In March, Xiamen averages a high of 20°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 101 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 31°C (2021) and the record low is 2°C (1986). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Xiamen weather in April
In April, Xiamen averages a high of 24°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 122 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 33°C (2001) and the record low is 7°C (1974). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Xiamen weather in May
In May, Xiamen averages a high of 27°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 174 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 37°C (2021) and the record low is 12°C (1991).
Xiamen weather in June
In June, Xiamen averages a high of 30°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 204 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 11% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 38°C (2021) and the record low is 16°C (2000).
Xiamen weather in July
In July, Xiamen averages a high of 32°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 133 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 33% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 39°C (2007) and the record low is 21°C (1992).
Xiamen weather in August
In August, Xiamen averages a high of 32°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 220 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 31% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 39°C (2005) and the record low is 22°C (1992).
Xiamen weather in September
In September, Xiamen averages a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 123 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 37°C (2020) and the record low is 17°C (1997).
Xiamen weather in October
In October, Xiamen averages a high of 28°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 36°C (1994) and the record low is 13°C (1981).
Xiamen weather in November
In November, Xiamen averages a high of 24°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 37 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 33°C (2023) and the record low is 8°C (1979). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Xiamen weather in December
In December, Xiamen averages a high of 20°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 44 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 29°C (2023) and the record low is 2°C (1999). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Xiamen
November is the sunniest month in Xiamen, with estimated sunshine of 54% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest, at 11%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 39% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Xiamen is cloudier than 66% of China.
Humidity peaks in June at 84% and is lowest in December at 65%.
Xiamen has about 48 days a year above 32°C. Xiamen is hotter than 68% of China.
Xiamen weather records
These records cover XIAMEN during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Xiamen station is 39°C, on July 20, 2007. The coldest is 0°C, on January 25, 2016.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 316 mm of precipitation, on June 18, 2000.
39 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.2°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Xiamen
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to April and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 18°C and lows near 11°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 17°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 25°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 21°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° | 17° | 43 mm | 7 | 69% | 53% | 28° | 0° |
| February | 11° | 18° | 72 mm | 9 | 74% | 45% | 29° | 3° |
| March | 13° | 20° | 101 mm | 12 | 73% | 40% | 31° | 2° |
| April | 17° | 24° | 122 mm | 11 | 72% | 36% | 33° | 7° |
| May | 21° | 27° | 174 mm | 14 | 79% | 24% | 37° | 12° |
| June | 24° | 30° | 204 mm | 15 | 84% | 11% | 38° | 16° |
| July | 26° | 32° | 133 mm | 9 | 80% | 33% | 39° | 21° |
| August | 25° | 32° | 220 mm | 11 | 82% | 31% | 39° | 22° |
| September | 24° | 31° | 123 mm | 8 | 77% | 45% | 37° | 17° |
| October | 21° | 28° | 53 mm | 3 | 68% | 44% | 36° | 13° |
| November | 17° | 24° | 37 mm | 4 | 67% | 54% | 33° | 8° |
| December | 13° | 20° | 44 mm | 6 | 65% | 53% | 29° | 2° |
Station: XIAMEN, 0 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; 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.
Xiamen climate questions
How much rain does Xiamen get?
Xiamen gets 1326 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 110 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Xiamen?
August is the wettest month in Xiamen, with 220 mm. November is the driest, with 37 mm.
How many rainy days does Xiamen have a year?
Xiamen has about 110 days with measurable rain in an average year. June has the most, about 15.
What is the hottest month in Xiamen?
July is the warmest month in Xiamen, with an average high of 32°C.
What is the coldest month in Xiamen?
January is the coldest month in Xiamen, with an average low of 11°C.
What is the record high temperature in Xiamen?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Xiamen station is 39°C, set on July 20, 2007. The record low is 0°C, on January 25, 2016.
What is the sunniest month in Xiamen?
November is the sunniest month in Xiamen, with estimated sunshine of 54% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Xiamen?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to April and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.