Zhangzhou, Fujian Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Zhangzhou, 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).

Zhangzhou climate at a glance

Humid subtropical climate

Zhangzhou, 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.

How much rain does Zhangzhou get?

Zhangzhou 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.

Zhangzhou weather by month

Zhangzhou weather in January

In January, Zhangzhou averages a high of 17°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. 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.

Zhangzhou weather in February

In February, Zhangzhou averages a high of 18°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 72 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 43% of daylight hours. 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.

Zhangzhou weather in March

In March, Zhangzhou averages a high of 20°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 101 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 37% of daylight hours. 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.

Zhangzhou weather in April

In April, Zhangzhou averages a high of 24°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 122 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 33% of daylight hours. 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.

Zhangzhou weather in May

In May, Zhangzhou averages a high of 27°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 174 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. The sun is out about 22% of daylight hours. The May record high is 37°C (2021) and the record low is 12°C (1991).

Zhangzhou weather in June

In June, Zhangzhou averages a high of 30°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 204 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 10% of daylight hours. The June record high is 38°C (2021) and the record low is 16°C (2000).

Zhangzhou weather in July

In July, Zhangzhou averages a high of 32°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 133 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 31% of daylight hours. The July record high is 39°C (2007) and the record low is 21°C (1992).

Zhangzhou weather in August

In August, Zhangzhou averages a high of 32°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 220 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 28% of daylight hours. The August record high is 39°C (2005) and the record low is 22°C (1992).

Zhangzhou weather in September

In September, Zhangzhou averages a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 123 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 42% of daylight hours. The September record high is 37°C (2020) and the record low is 17°C (1997).

Zhangzhou weather in October

In October, Zhangzhou averages a high of 28°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The October record high is 36°C (1994) and the record low is 13°C (1981).

Zhangzhou weather in November

In November, Zhangzhou averages a high of 24°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 37 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. 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.

Zhangzhou weather in December

In December, Zhangzhou averages a high of 20°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 44 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. 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 Zhangzhou

November is the sunniest month in Zhangzhou, with sunshine about 53% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest, at 10%. Over the year the sun shines about 37% of daylight hours. Zhangzhou is cloudier than 72% of China.

Humidity peaks in June at 82% and is lowest in December at 62%.

Zhangzhou has about 48 days a year above 32°C. Zhangzhou is hotter than 68% of China.

Zhangzhou weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Zhangzhou station is 39°C, on July 20, 2007. The coldest is 0°C, on January 25, 2016.

The wettest day on record brought 316 mm of rain, 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 Zhangzhou

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

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineSea tempRecord highRecord low
January43 mm766%51%-9°28°
February72 mm971%43%-9°29°
March101 mm1270%37%-8°31°
April122 mm1169%33%-7°33°
May174 mm1476%22%-4°37°12°
June204 mm1582%10%-3°38°16°
July133 mm976%31%-2°39°21°
August220 mm1180%28%-2°39°22°
September123 mm875%42%-2°37°17°
October53 mm366%40%-3°36°13°
November37 mm464%53%-6°33°
December44 mm662%52%-8°29°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Zhangzhou climate questions

How much rain does Zhangzhou get?

Zhangzhou gets 1326 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 110 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Zhangzhou?

August is the wettest month in Zhangzhou, with 220 mm. November is the driest, with 37 mm.

How many rainy days does Zhangzhou have a year?

Zhangzhou has about 110 days with measurable rain in an average year. June has the most, about 15.

What is the hottest month in Zhangzhou?

July is the warmest month in Zhangzhou, with an average high of 32°C.

What is the coldest month in Zhangzhou?

January is the coldest month in Zhangzhou, with an average low of 11°C.

What is the record high temperature in Zhangzhou?

The record high at the Zhangzhou 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 Zhangzhou?

November is the sunniest month in Zhangzhou, with sunshine about 53% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Zhangzhou?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to April and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station XIAMEN (43 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station XIAMEN.