AI-generatedMeizhou at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- Jul · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,810 h
- Rain a year
- 1,459 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 84 m
Climate in Meizhou
Meizhou has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year, Meizhou is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Meizhou
The best time to visit Meizhou is from November to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. Rain is frequent from March to September; the wettest month is June with 253 mm.
Meizhou through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Meizhou in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 23–31 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Meizhou in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 33–35 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Meizhou in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 26–33 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Meizhou in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 19–21 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Mar – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: February, November – December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – February
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:1217:50
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:58–06:43 · evening 17:19–18:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:49–05:58 · evening 18:04–18:13
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.
October in Meizhou compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 28° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 18° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Meizhou in October?
In October, Meizhou is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 46 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Meizhou.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 38 min06:12 – 17:50
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 15 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 50 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 16 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %86 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Compare two months in Meizhou
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
November has the better holiday weather in Meizhou: score 85 against 69. In November, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 69 | 85better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 6.0 hbetter | 5.4 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Rainfall | 46 mm | 45 mm |
| Muggy days | 15 | 5better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Meizhou month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
80January19° · 4.0 h
In January, Meizhou is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Meizhou.
Meizhou in January71February21° · 3.6 h
In February, Meizhou is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Meizhou.
Meizhou in February61March23° · 3.1 h
In March, Meizhou is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Meizhou.
Meizhou in March56April27° · 3.6 h
In April, Meizhou is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 156 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Meizhou.
Meizhou in April31May31° · 4.3 h
In May, Meizhou is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 225 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Meizhou.
Meizhou in May21June33° · 5.1 h
In June, Meizhou is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 253 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Meizhou.
Meizhou in June16July35° · 7.0 h
In July, Meizhou is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 168 mm. On about 29 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 Meizhou.
Meizhou in July16August34° · 6.4 h
In August, Meizhou is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 205 mm. On about 29 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 Meizhou.
Meizhou in August34September33° · 6.2 h
In September, Meizhou is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 119 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Meizhou.
Meizhou in September69October30° · 6.0 h
In October, Meizhou is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 46 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Meizhou.
Meizhou in October85November26° · 5.4 h
In November, Meizhou is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Meizhou.
Meizhou in November84December21° · 4.7 h
In December, Meizhou is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 35 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Meizhou.
Meizhou in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Meizhou
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 15 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in July (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to April and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 187 days a year, mostly from April to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 80 | 19° | 9° | 4.0 h | 6 | 42 |
| FebruaryFeb | 71 | 21° | 12° | 3.6 h | 9 | 60 |
| MarchMar | 61 | 23° | 15° | 3.1 h | 13 | 105 |
| AprilApr | 56 | 27° | 19° | 3.6 h | 15 | 156 |
| MayMay | 31 | 31° | 22° | 4.3 h | 18 | 225 |
| JuneJun | 21 | 33° | 25° | 5.1 h | 21 | 253 |
| JulyJul | 16 | 35° | 26° | 7.0 h | 18 | 168 |
| AugustAug | 16 | 34° | 25° | 6.4 h | 20 | 205 |
| SeptemberSep | 34 | 33° | 24° | 6.2 h | 13 | 119 |
| OctoberOct | 69 | 30° | 20° | 6.0 h | 6 | 46 |
| NovemberNov | 85 | 26° | 15° | 5.4 h | 6 | 45 |
| DecemberDec | 84 | 21° | 11° | 4.7 h | 5 | 35 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
24.29° N, 116.12° E · 84 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Meizhou
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 6.0 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Meizhou, 52 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Meizhou: 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, Meizhou has about 6 rainy days with 46 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Meizhou
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 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Meizhou
How breezy and how cloudy Meizhou 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 Meizhou typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Meizhou: variable cloud, with about 6.0 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Meizhou
How often the day gets hot in Meizhou (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, Meizhou has about 16 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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
Planning a trip to Meizhou
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Meizhou 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.
Meizhou has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 16).
- 58
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 29
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 16
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 69
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 82
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h
- Distance
- 9,580 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.
Good to know: China
- Currency
- Chinese Yuan (CNY)
- Language
- Chinese
- Sockets
- Type A, C, I · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +86
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Meizhou 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, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Meizhou vs Chaozhou
In October the holiday weather in Meizhou and Chaozhou is about equally good (score 69 vs 71). During the day it is about as warm in Chaozhou as in Meizhou. Chaozhou gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Meizhou | Chaozhou |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 69 | 71 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Nov – Feb |
Through the year
Best places in the country
China in October: the best places
In October, Meizhou ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 19MeizhouThis page30°69
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Frequently asked questions about Meizhou
When is the best time to visit Meizhou?
The best time to visit Meizhou is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Meizhou?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Meizhou?
Rain is frequent from March to September; the wettest month is June with 253 mm. The driest month is December with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Meizhou get?
Meizhou gets around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.0 hours a day; in March there are 3.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Meizhou in?
Meizhou is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Meizhou?
A nonstop flight from London to Meizhou takes about 12 h, for a straight-line distance of about 9,580 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Meizhou?
Meizhou 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 Meizhou?
Meizhou has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 58, May half-term 29, summer holidays 16, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 82.