AI-generatedNingde at a glance
- Best time
- Apr, Oct – Jan
- Warmest month
- Jul · 35°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,570 h
- Rain a year
- 1,552 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 20 m
Climate in Ningde
Ningde 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 16 °C. With around 1,570 hours of sunshine a year, Ningde is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ningde
The best time to visit Ningde is in April and from October to January. In October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to February. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. Rain is frequent in March and from May to September; the wettest month is August with 236 mm.
Ningde through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ningde in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 20–28 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Ningde in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 31–35 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Ningde in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 23–31 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Ningde in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 16–18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Mar, May – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: April, November
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: April, October – January
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:0017:35
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 05:46–06:31 · evening 17:04–17:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:37–05:46 · evening 17:49–17:58
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 Ningde compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The sea cools from 26° to 23°. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 16° |
| Sea | 26° | 23° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 h |
What is the weather like in Ningde in October?
In October, Ningde is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 71 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ningde.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 34 min06:00 – 17:35
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 11 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %99 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %
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
Compare two months in Ningde
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 December bring similar holiday weather to Ningde (score 75 and 73). In December, days are 9 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 7 °C cooler in December. December has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 75 | 73 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 10° |
| Sea | 24.4° | 17.1° |
| Sunshine | 4.9 hbetter | 3.5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 71 mm | 52 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 11 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ningde month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
62January16° · Sea 14° · 3.1 h
In January, Ningde is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Ningde.
Ningde in January59February17° · Sea 14° · 3.0 h
In February, Ningde is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Ningde.
Ningde in February58March20° · Sea 14° · 3.1 h
In March, Ningde is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 115 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Ningde.
Ningde in March62April25° · Sea 18° · 3.7 h
In April, Ningde is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 117 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ningde.
Ningde in April52May28° · Sea 22° · 3.9 h
In May, Ningde is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 186 mm. On about 10 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 Ningde.
Ningde in May32June31° · Sea 25° · 4.4 h
In June, Ningde is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 232 mm. On about 20 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 Ningde.
Ningde in June26July35° · Sea 27° · 7.0 h
In July, Ningde is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °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 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 169 mm in total. 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 Ningde.
Ningde in July18August34° · Sea 28° · 6.1 h
In August, Ningde is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °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 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 236 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 Ningde.
Ningde in August36September31° · Sea 27° · 5.0 h
In September, Ningde is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 165 mm. On about 22 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 Ningde.
Ningde in September75October27° · Sea 24° · 4.9 h
In October, Ningde is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 71 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ningde.
Ningde in October72November23° · Sea 21° · 3.6 h
In November, Ningde is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 77 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Ningde.
Ningde in November73December18° · Sea 17° · 3.5 h
In December, Ningde is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Ningde.
Ningde 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 Ningde
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)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 11 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in July (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 160 days a year, mostly from May to September.
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 | 62 | 16° | 8° | 14.3° | 3.1 h | 8 | 56 |
| FebruaryFeb | 59 | 17° | 9° | 13.5° | 3.0 h | 11 | 77 |
| MarchMar | 58 | 20° | 11° | 14.4° | 3.1 h | 14 | 115 |
| AprilApr | 62 | 25° | 16° | 17.6° | 3.7 h | 13 | 117 |
| MayMay | 52 | 28° | 20° | 21.6° | 3.9 h | 15 | 186 |
| JuneJun | 32 | 31° | 23° | 24.9° | 4.4 h | 16 | 232 |
| JulyJul | 26 | 35° | 26° | 26.8° | 7.0 h | 13 | 169 |
| AugustAug | 18 | 34° | 25° | 27.7° | 6.1 h | 18 | 236 |
| SeptemberSep | 36 | 31° | 23° | 27.3° | 5.0 h | 15 | 165 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 27° | 18° | 24.4° | 4.9 h | 9 | 71 |
| NovemberNov | 72 | 23° | 14° | 20.9° | 3.6 h | 9 | 77 |
| DecemberDec | 73 | 18° | 10° | 17.1° | 3.5 h | 7 | 52 |
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
26.66° N, 119.52° E · 20 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Ningde
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 Ningde ranges from 13.5 °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. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 26.9 and 28.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.3° | 13.5° | 15.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.5° | 12.4° | 14.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.4° | 12.9° | 15.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 17.6° | 16.2° | 19.2° | fresh |
| MayMay | 21.6° | 19.9° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 24.9° | 24.2° | 25.8° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 26.8° | 26.1° | 27.6° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.7° | 26.9° | 28.8° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.3° | 26.6° | 28.1° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 24.4° | 23.3° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 20.9° | 20.2° | 21.7° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 17.1° | 16.3° | 17.7° | fresh |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Ningde
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 4.9 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Ningde, 42 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Ningde: 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, Ningde has about 9 rainy days with 71 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Ningde
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, 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 25 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 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 Ningde
How breezy and how cloudy Ningde 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 Ningde typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Ningde: variable cloud, with about 4.9 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 Ningde
How often the day gets hot in Ningde (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, Ningde has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °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
Planning a trip to Ningde
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Ningde 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.
Ningde has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 21).
- 61
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 48
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 21
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 75
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 68
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 8 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
- 9,540 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
Ningde 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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Ningde vs Fuzhou
In October Ningde has the better holiday weather (score 75 vs 70). During the day Fuzhou is 1 °C warmer than Ningde. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Ningde | Fuzhou |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 75 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 28° |
| Sea | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr, Oct – Jan | Apr, Oct – Feb |
Through the year
Best places in the country
China in October: the best places
In October, Ningde ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 26NingdeThis page27°24°75
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Frequently asked questions about Ningde
When is the best time to visit Ningde?
The best time to visit Ningde is in April and from October to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ningde?
The sea temperature in Ningde ranges from 13.5 °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 Ningde in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Ningde?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Ningde?
Rain is frequent in March and from May to September; the wettest month is August with 236 mm. The driest month is December with 52 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ningde get?
Ningde gets around 1,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.0 hours a day; in February there are 3.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Ningde in?
Ningde is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ningde?
A nonstop flight from London to Ningde takes about 12 h, for a straight-line distance of about 9,540 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Ningde?
Ningde 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 Ningde?
Ningde has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61, May half-term 48, summer holidays 21, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 68.