AI-generatedQufu at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,170 h
- Rain a year
- 787 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 69 m
Climate in Qufu
Qufu 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 6 °C. With around 2,170 hours of sunshine a year, Qufu is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Qufu
The best time to visit Qufu is from March to May and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and from September to October. Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 230 mm.
Qufu through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Qufu in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–28 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Qufu in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 32–33 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Qufu in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–28 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Qufu in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–10 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Apr, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: April, October
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: March – May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:1717:38
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:01–06:52 · evening 17:04–17:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:52–06:01 · evening 17:54–18:04
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 Qufu compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Qufu in October?
In October, Qufu is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 34 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Qufu.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 21 min06:17 – 17:38
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %95 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Qufu
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 April bring similar holiday weather to Qufu (score 88 and 91). In April, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 91 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 5.8 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Rainfall | 34 mm | 39 mm |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Qufu month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
36January6° · 4.8 h
In January, Qufu is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Qufu.
Qufu in January46February10° · 5.3 h
In February, Qufu is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Qufu.
Qufu in February84March16° · 6.5 h
In March, Qufu is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Qufu.
Qufu in March91April23° · 7.3 h
In April, Qufu is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Qufu.
Qufu in April84May28° · 7.8 h
In May, Qufu is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 57 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Qufu.
Qufu in May52June33° · 7.0 h
In June, Qufu is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 82 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Qufu.
Qufu in June31July33° · 5.6 h
In July, Qufu is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 230 mm. On about 26 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 Qufu.
Qufu in July41August32° · 5.5 h
In August, Qufu is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 178 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Qufu.
Qufu in August76September28° · 5.6 h
In September, Qufu is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 81 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Qufu.
Qufu in September88October22° · 5.8 h
In October, Qufu is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 34 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Qufu.
Qufu in October69November15° · 5.1 h
In November, Qufu is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Qufu.
Qufu in November36December8° · 4.9 h
In December, Qufu is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Qufu.
Qufu in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Qufu
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in July (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 83 days a year, mostly from July to August.
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 | 36 | 6° | −4° | 4.8 h | 2 | 10 |
| FebruaryFeb | 46 | 10° | −2° | 5.3 h | 3 | 16 |
| MarchMar | 84 | 16° | 4° | 6.5 h | 4 | 22 |
| AprilApr | 91 | 23° | 10° | 7.3 h | 5 | 39 |
| MayMay | 84 | 28° | 16° | 7.8 h | 6 | 57 |
| JuneJun | 52 | 33° | 21° | 7.0 h | 7 | 82 |
| JulyJul | 31 | 33° | 23° | 5.6 h | 14 | 230 |
| AugustAug | 41 | 32° | 22° | 5.5 h | 13 | 178 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 28° | 17° | 5.6 h | 8 | 81 |
| OctoberOct | 88 | 22° | 11° | 5.8 h | 5 | 34 |
| NovemberNov | 69 | 15° | 4° | 5.1 h | 4 | 28 |
| DecemberDec | 36 | 8° | −3° | 4.9 h | 2 | 10 |
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 hours in Qufu
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 5.8 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Qufu, 51 % 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 in Qufu: 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, Qufu has about 5 rainy days with 34 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Qufu
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 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 and clouds in Qufu
How breezy and how cloudy Qufu 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 Qufu typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Qufu: variable cloud, with about 5.8 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 Qufu
How often the day gets hot in Qufu (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, Qufu has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
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
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Qufu 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.
Qufu has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36).
- 89
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 38
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 88
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 36
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 50 min
- Distance
- 8,580 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.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Qufu vs Jinan
In October the holiday weather in Qufu and Jinan is about equally good (score 88 vs 89). During the day it is about as warm in Jinan as in Qufu.
| in October | Qufu | Jinan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Sep – Oct | Mar – May, Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Qufu ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Qufu
When is the best time to visit Qufu?
The best time to visit Qufu is from March to May and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Qufu?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Qufu?
Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 230 mm. The driest month is January with 10 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Qufu get?
Qufu gets around 2,170 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.8 hours a day; in January there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Qufu in?
Qufu is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Qufu?
A nonstop flight from London to Qufu takes about 10 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,580 km.
Which school holidays are best for Qufu?
Qufu has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 89, May half-term 78, summer holidays 38, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 36.