AI-generatedWenchang at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 28.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,940 h
- Rain a year
- 1,523 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 17 m
Climate in Wenchang
Wenchang has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year, Wenchang is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Wenchang
The best time to visit Wenchang is from November to March. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. From May to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is September with 260 mm.
Wenchang through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Wenchang in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 28–33 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Wenchang in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 33–34 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 63 rainy days in all
Wenchang in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 27–32 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Wenchang in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 24–25 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Nov – Mar
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:3118:14
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 06:17–07:00 · evening 17:45–18:28
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:08–06:17 · evening 18:28–18:36
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 Wenchang 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 sea cools from 28° to 27°. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 22° |
| Sea | 28° | 27° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.5 h |
What is the weather like in Wenchang in October?
In October, Wenchang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 211 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Wenchang.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 44 min06:31 – 18:14
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 60 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 13 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %67 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %6 %
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
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Wenchang
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Wenchang: score 74 against 43. In December, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in December. December has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 43 | 74better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 18° |
| Sea | 27.6° | 24.3° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 hbetter | 2.8 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 211 mm | 35 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 30 | 11better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Wenchang month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
72January24° · Sea 23° · 3.0 h
In January, Wenchang is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Wenchang.
Wenchang in January73February25° · Sea 22° · 3.7 h
In February, Wenchang is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Wenchang.
Wenchang in February64March28° · Sea 23° · 4.5 h
In March, Wenchang is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 40 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Wenchang.
Wenchang in March42April31° · Sea 25° · 5.6 h
In April, Wenchang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. On about 22 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 Wenchang.
Wenchang in April25May33° · Sea 27° · 7.0 h
In May, Wenchang is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 183 mm. On about 29 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 Wenchang.
Wenchang in May23June34° · Sea 28° · 7.5 h
In June, Wenchang is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 149 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wenchang.
Wenchang in June23July34° · Sea 28° · 7.7 h
In July, Wenchang is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 194 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wenchang.
Wenchang in July25August33° · Sea 29° · 7.0 h
In August, Wenchang is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 250 mm. On about 30 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 Wenchang.
Wenchang in August30September32° · Sea 29° · 5.9 h
In September, Wenchang is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 260 mm. 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 Wenchang.
Wenchang in September43October30° · Sea 28° · 5.2 h
In October, Wenchang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 211 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Wenchang.
Wenchang in October66November27° · Sea 26° · 3.8 h
In November, Wenchang is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Wenchang.
Wenchang in November74December24° · Sea 24° · 2.8 h
In December, Wenchang is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Wenchang.
Wenchang 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 Wenchang
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 30 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (17°), the warmest in June (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 292 days a year, mostly from March to November.
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 | 72 | 24° | 17° | 22.8° | 3.0 h | 8 | 28 |
| FebruaryFeb | 73 | 25° | 18° | 22.3° | 3.7 h | 8 | 28 |
| MarchMar | 64 | 28° | 21° | 23.4° | 4.5 h | 10 | 40 |
| AprilApr | 42 | 31° | 24° | 25.3° | 5.6 h | 13 | 82 |
| MayMay | 25 | 33° | 25° | 27.4° | 7.0 h | 18 | 183 |
| JuneJun | 23 | 34° | 26° | 28.1° | 7.5 h | 18 | 149 |
| JulyJul | 23 | 34° | 26° | 28.4° | 7.7 h | 20 | 194 |
| AugustAug | 25 | 33° | 26° | 28.5° | 7.0 h | 25 | 250 |
| SeptemberSep | 30 | 32° | 25° | 28.6° | 5.9 h | 22 | 260 |
| OctoberOct | 43 | 30° | 23° | 27.6° | 5.2 h | 17 | 211 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 27° | 21° | 26.1° | 3.8 h | 11 | 64 |
| DecemberDec | 74 | 24° | 18° | 24.3° | 2.8 h | 7 | 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
19.55° N, 110.80° E · 17 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Wenchang
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.9 – 28.2 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Wenchang ranges from 22.3 °C in February to 28.6 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, 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 September, eight out of ten years were between 27.9 and 29.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 22.8° | 22.0° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 22.3° | 21.4° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 23.4° | 22.5° | 24.2° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 25.3° | 24.5° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 27.4° | 26.6° | 28.3° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.1° | 27.5° | 28.8° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.4° | 27.6° | 29.2° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.5° | 28.0° | 29.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.6° | 27.9° | 29.4° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.6° | 26.9° | 28.2° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 26.1° | 25.5° | 26.7° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 24.3° | 23.5° | 25.3° | pleasant |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Wenchang
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 5.2 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Wenchang, 44 % 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 Wenchang: 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, Wenchang has about 17 rainy days with 211 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Wenchang
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 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 Wenchang
How breezy and how cloudy Wenchang 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 Wenchang 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: Jun, Oct – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Wenchang: variable cloud, with about 5.2 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 Wenchang
How often the day gets hot in Wenchang (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, Wenchang has about 13 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
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 Wenchang
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Wenchang 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.
Wenchang has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 24).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 25
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 24
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 43
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 73
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 10 min
- Distance
- 9,700 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
Wenchang 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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Wenchang compared
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Wenchang vs Haikou
In October Haikou has the better holiday weather (score 49 vs 43). During the day it is about as warm in Haikou as in Wenchang. The sea in Haikou is 1 °C cooler.
| in October | Wenchang | Haikou |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 43 | 49 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sea | 28° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 15 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
Best places in the country
China in October: the best places
In October, Wenchang ranks 31 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Ganzhou27°85
- 2Guilin27°80
- 3Xiamen29°25°79
- 4Yangshuo28°77
- 5Shantou29°26°77
- 6Zhangzhou30°73
- 7Liuzhou29°71
- 8Chaozhou30°71
- 31WenchangThis page30°28°43
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Frequently asked questions about Wenchang
When is the best time to visit Wenchang?
The best time to visit Wenchang is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Wenchang?
The sea temperature in Wenchang ranges from 22.3 °C in February to 28.6 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Wenchang in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Wenchang?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Wenchang?
The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is September with 260 mm. The driest month is January with 28 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Wenchang get?
Wenchang gets around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Wenchang in?
Wenchang is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Wenchang?
A nonstop flight from London to Wenchang takes about 12 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,700 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Wenchang?
Wenchang 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 Wenchang?
Wenchang has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 25, summer holidays 24, October half-term 43, Christmas holidays 73.