AI-generatedFuzhou at a glance
- Best time
- Apr, Oct – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,530 h
- Rain a year
- 1,635 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 14 m
Climate in Fuzhou
Fuzhou has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 1,530 hours of sunshine a year, Fuzhou is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April, October – December
October is the peak of the typhoon season
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
06:0117:36
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:47–06:32 · evening 17:05–17:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:38–05:47 · evening 17:50–17:59
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Fuzhou in October?
In October, Fuzhou is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Fuzhou.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 35 min06:01 – 17:36
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 13 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 57 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Shanghai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %27 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %62 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Fuzhou
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 23.3 – 25.3 °C
Swimming season: May – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Fuzhou ranges from 13.2 °C in February to 27.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. In December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 26.9 and 28.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.0° | 13.0° | 15.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.2° | 12.0° | 14.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.5° | 13.0° | 15.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 17.8° | 16.0° | 19.5° | fresh |
| MayMay | 21.6° | 19.9° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 25.0° | 24.2° | 25.8° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 26.8° | 26.1° | 27.8° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.7° | 26.9° | 28.9° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.4° | 26.6° | 28.3° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 24.4° | 23.3° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 20.8° | 20.1° | 21.6° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 16.9° | 16.0° | 17.6° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Fuzhou
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.6 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Fuzhou, 40 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Fuzhou
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Fuzhou: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Fuzhou has about 9 rainy days with 75 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Fuzhou
How breezy and how cloudy Fuzhou is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Fuzhou typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jul, Oct.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 57 % of the sky over Fuzhou: variable cloud, with about 4.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Fuzhou
How often the day gets hot in Fuzhou (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Fuzhou has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Fuzhou
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 13 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in July (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May and from October to November. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in January, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 166 days a year, mostly from May to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 53 | 15° | 7° | 14.0° | 2.9 h | 8 | 61 |
| FebruaryFeb | 51 | 15° | 8° | 13.2° | 2.9 h | 11 | 89 |
| MarchMar | 57 | 19° | 11° | 14.5° | 3.1 h | 15 | 128 |
| AprilApr | 61 | 23° | 15° | 17.8° | 3.8 h | 14 | 134 |
| MayMay | 58 | 26° | 19° | 21.6° | 3.9 h | 16 | 218 |
| JuneJun | 43 | 30° | 23° | 25.0° | 4.4 h | 16 | 238 |
| JulyJul | 39 | 33° | 26° | 26.8° | 7.0 h | 13 | 154 |
| AugustAug | 31 | 32° | 25° | 27.7° | 5.9 h | 19 | 226 |
| SeptemberSep | 48 | 29° | 23° | 27.4° | 4.8 h | 15 | 176 |
| OctoberOct | 74 | 25° | 19° | 24.4° | 4.6 h | 9 | 75 |
| NovemberNov | 71 | 21° | 15° | 20.8° | 3.5 h | 9 | 79 |
| DecemberDec | 64 | 16° | 9° | 16.9° | 3.3 h | 8 | 58 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
26.06° N, 119.31° E · 14 m · Asia/Shanghai
Best time to visit Fuzhou
The best time to visit Fuzhou is in April and from October to December. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go in October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in February and from October to December. Rain is most frequent from March to September; the wettest month is June with 238 mm.
Fuzhou through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Fuzhou in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 19–26 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Fuzhou in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 30–33 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Fuzhou in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 21–29 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Fuzhou in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 15–16 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Fuzhou for you.
Your best months: April, October – November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Fuzhou
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and November bring similar holiday weather to Fuzhou (score 74 and 71). In November, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in November. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 74better | 71 |
| Day high | 25° | 21° |
| Night low | 19° | 15° |
| Sea | 24.4° | 20.8° |
| Sunshine | 4.6 hbetter | 3.5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Rainfall | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Muggy days | 13 | 4better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb, Oct – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Fuzhou month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
53January15° · Sea 14° · 3 h
In January, Fuzhou is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Fuzhou.
Fuzhou in January51February15° · Sea 13° · 3 h
In February, Fuzhou is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Fuzhou.
Fuzhou in February57March19° · Sea 15° · 3 h
In March, Fuzhou is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 128 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Fuzhou.
Fuzhou in March61April23° · Sea 18° · 4 h
In April, Fuzhou is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 134 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Fuzhou.
Fuzhou in April58May26° · Sea 22° · 4 h
In May, Fuzhou is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 218 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Fuzhou.
Fuzhou in May43June30° · Sea 25° · 4 h
In June, Fuzhou is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 238 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Fuzhou.
Fuzhou in June39July33° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In July, Fuzhou is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 154 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fuzhou.
Fuzhou in July31August32° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In August, Fuzhou is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 226 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fuzhou.
Fuzhou in August48September29° · Sea 27° · 5 h
In September, Fuzhou is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 176 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Fuzhou.
Fuzhou in September74October25° · Sea 24° · 5 h
In October, Fuzhou is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Fuzhou.
Fuzhou in October71November21° · Sea 21° · 4 h
In November, Fuzhou is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Fuzhou.
Fuzhou in November64December16° · Sea 17° · 3 h
In December, Fuzhou is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Fuzhou.
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Fuzhou vs. Quanzhou
In October Quanzhou has the better holiday weather (score 88 vs. 74). During the day Quanzhou is 2 °C warmer than Fuzhou. The sea in Quanzhou is 1 °C warmer. Quanzhou gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Fuzhou | Quanzhou |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 74 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 27° |
| Sea | 24° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 4 |
| Best time | Apr, Oct – Dec | Oct – Feb |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Fuzhou ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Beijing19°91
- 2Qingdao19°21°90
- 3Shantou27°26°89
- 4Jinan21°89
- 5Tianjin20°89
- 6Quanzhou27°25°88
- 7Dalian17°19°86
- 8Xiamen28°25°84
- 25FuzhouThis page25°24°74
Planning a trip to Fuzhou
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Fuzhou in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Fuzhou has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 34).
- 60
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 34
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 74
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 59
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 5 min
- Distance
- 9,590 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Fuzhou lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Fuzhou
When is the best time to visit Fuzhou?
The best time to visit Fuzhou is in April and from October to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Fuzhou?
The sea temperature in Fuzhou ranges from 13.2 °C in February to 27.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
Can you swim in Fuzhou in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Fuzhou?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Fuzhou?
Rain is most frequent from March to September; the wettest month is June with 238 mm. The driest month is December with 58 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Fuzhou get?
Fuzhou gets around 1,530 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.0 hours a day; in January there are 2.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Fuzhou in?
Fuzhou uses the time zone Asia/Shanghai, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Fuzhou?
A nonstop flight from London to Fuzhou takes about 12 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,590 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Fuzhou?
Fuzhou lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Fuzhou?
Fuzhou has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 34). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 60, May half-term 55, Summer holidays 34, October half-term 74, Christmas holidays 59.
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