AI-generatedPutian at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,730 h
- Rain a year
- 1,462 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 23 m
Climate in Putian
Putian has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year, Putian is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Putian
The best time to visit Putian is from October to December. In October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to February. Rain is frequent from March to August; the wettest month is June with 227 mm.
Putian through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Putian in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 20–28 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Putian in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 30–33 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Putian in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 23–31 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Putian in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 16–18 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – December
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
06:0217:38
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 05:47–06:32 · evening 17:07–17:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:38–05:47 · evening 17:52–18:01
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 Putian 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 days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 19° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Putian in October?
In October, Putian is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Putian.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min06:02 – 17:38
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 14 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 51 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 4 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %88 %
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
Compare two months in Putian
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October has the better holiday weather in Putian: score 84 against 79. 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 | 84better | 79 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 hbetter | 4.3 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Rainfall | 56 mm | 60 mm |
| Muggy days | 14 | 4better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Putian month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
67January16° · 3.6 h
In January, Putian is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Putian.
Putian in January64February17° · 3.5 h
In February, Putian is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Putian.
Putian in February61March20° · 3.4 h
In March, Putian is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Putian.
Putian in March64April24° · 4.1 h
In April, Putian is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 126 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Putian.
Putian in April56May28° · 4.3 h
In May, Putian is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 192 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 Putian.
Putian in May38June30° · 5.0 h
In June, Putian is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 227 mm. On about 18 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 Putian.
Putian in June40July33° · 7.5 h
In July, Putian is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 154 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 a so-so month for a holiday in Putian.
Putian in July30August32° · 6.4 h
In August, Putian is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 225 mm. On about 28 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 Putian.
Putian in August49September31° · 5.4 h
In September, Putian is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 132 mm in total. On about 20 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 Putian.
Putian in September84October27° · 5.3 h
In October, Putian is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Putian.
Putian in October79November23° · 4.3 h
In November, Putian is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Putian.
Putian in November78December18° · 3.9 h
In December, Putian is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Putian.
Putian 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 Putian
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 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 14 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (10°), 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) in April and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 172 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 67 | 16° | 10° | 3.6 h | 7 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 64 | 17° | 10° | 3.5 h | 10 | 77 |
| MarchMar | 61 | 20° | 12° | 3.4 h | 14 | 114 |
| AprilApr | 64 | 24° | 17° | 4.1 h | 13 | 126 |
| MayMay | 56 | 28° | 21° | 4.3 h | 16 | 192 |
| JuneJun | 38 | 30° | 24° | 5.0 h | 18 | 227 |
| JulyJul | 40 | 33° | 26° | 7.5 h | 13 | 154 |
| AugustAug | 30 | 32° | 26° | 6.4 h | 17 | 225 |
| SeptemberSep | 49 | 31° | 24° | 5.4 h | 12 | 132 |
| OctoberOct | 84 | 27° | 21° | 5.3 h | 6 | 56 |
| NovemberNov | 79 | 23° | 17° | 4.3 h | 6 | 60 |
| DecemberDec | 78 | 18° | 12° | 3.9 h | 6 | 48 |
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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Putian
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 5.3 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Putian, 46 % 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 Putian: 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, Putian has about 6 rainy days with 56 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Putian
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 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 Putian
How breezy and how cloudy Putian 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 Putian typically peaks at 27 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 51 % of the sky over Putian: variable cloud, with about 5.3 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 Putian
How often the day gets hot in Putian (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, Putian has about 4 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 Putian
Weather for your travel dates
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Putian 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.
Putian has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 34).
- 63
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 52
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 4.4 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
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 84
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 73
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 5 min
- Distance
- 9,630 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
Putian 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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Putian vs Quanzhou
In October the holiday weather in Putian and Quanzhou is about equally good (score 84 vs 81). During the day Quanzhou is 2 °C warmer than Putian. Quanzhou gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Putian | Quanzhou |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 84 | 81 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 29° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 25° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 4 |
| Best time | Oct – Dec | Oct – Feb |
Through the year
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China in October: the best places
In October, Putian ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Ganzhou27°85
- 2PutianThis page27°84
- 3Jingdezhen26°84
- 4Nanchang25°84
- 5Jiujiang24°82
- 6Jiaxing24°82
- 7Quanzhou29°25°81
- 8Jinjiang28°25°81
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Frequently asked questions about Putian
When is the best time to visit Putian?
The best time to visit Putian is from October to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Putian?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Putian?
Rain is frequent from March to August; the wettest month is June with 227 mm. The driest month is December with 48 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Putian get?
Putian gets around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.5 hours a day; in March there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Putian in?
Putian is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Putian?
A nonstop flight from London to Putian takes about 12 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,630 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Putian?
Putian 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 Putian?
Putian has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 34). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 63, May half-term 52, summer holidays 34, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 73.