AI-generatedWenzhou at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,640 h
- Rain a year
- 1,748 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Wenzhou
Wenzhou has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 1,640 hours of sunshine a year, Wenzhou is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: October – November
October is the peak of the typhoon season
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
05:5717:29
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 05:42–06:28 · evening 16:58–17:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:33–05:42 · evening 17:44–17:53
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.
What is the weather like in Wenzhou in October?
In October, Wenzhou is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 90 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Wenzhou.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 32 min05:57 – 17:29
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 9 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 51 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Shanghai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %71 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Wenzhou
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.3 – 24.7 °C
Swimming season: May – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Wenzhou ranges from 12.9 °C in February to 28.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to October.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 27.6 and 29.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13.7° | 11.2° | 15.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 12.9° | 10.3° | 15.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.8° | 12.5° | 15.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.5° | 15.0° | 17.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 20.9° | 19.5° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 24.4° | 23.4° | 25.2° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 27.3° | 26.6° | 28.7° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.5° | 27.6° | 29.9° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.3° | 26.2° | 28.7° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 23.6° | 22.3° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 19.7° | 19.1° | 20.7° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.9° | 14.3° | 17.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Wenzhou
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 11.5 hours of daylight in Wenzhou, 45 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 25 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Wenzhou
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 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Wenzhou: 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, Wenzhou has about 8 rainy days with 90 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Wenzhou
How breezy and how cloudy Wenzhou 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 Wenzhou typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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 51 % of the sky over Wenzhou: 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 and humidity in Wenzhou
How often the day gets hot in Wenzhou (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, Wenzhou has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Wenzhou
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 9 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in July (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 147 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 | 40 | 12° | 5° | 13.7° | 3.2 h | 10 | 68 |
| FebruaryFeb | 41 | 13° | 6° | 12.9° | 3.3 h | 12 | 84 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 16° | 9° | 13.8° | 3.3 h | 15 | 123 |
| AprilApr | 61 | 21° | 14° | 16.5° | 4.0 h | 15 | 127 |
| MayMay | 58 | 24° | 18° | 20.9° | 4.0 h | 16 | 198 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 28° | 23° | 24.4° | 3.9 h | 19 | 287 |
| JulyJul | 45 | 31° | 26° | 27.3° | 7.2 h | 17 | 207 |
| AugustAug | 41 | 30° | 26° | 28.5° | 6.7 h | 20 | 244 |
| SeptemberSep | 59 | 28° | 23° | 27.3° | 5.4 h | 15 | 168 |
| OctoberOct | 79 | 24° | 17° | 23.6° | 5.2 h | 8 | 90 |
| NovemberNov | 70 | 19° | 12° | 19.7° | 3.8 h | 10 | 93 |
| DecemberDec | 55 | 14° | 6° | 15.9° | 3.8 h | 8 | 59 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
28.00° N, 120.67° E · 10 m · Asia/Shanghai
Best time to visit Wenzhou
The best time to visit Wenzhou is from October to November. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go in October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to November. Rain is most frequent from March to September; the wettest month is June with 287 mm.
Wenzhou through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Wenzhou in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 16–24 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Wenzhou in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
Wenzhou in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 19–28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Wenzhou in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 12–14 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Wenzhou for you.
Your best months: October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Wenzhou
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 Wenzhou: score 79 against 70. In November, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in November. November has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 79better | 70 |
| Day high | 24° | 19° |
| Night low | 17° | 12° |
| Sea | 23.6° | 19.7° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 hbetter | 3.8 h |
| Rainy days | 8better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Muggy days | 9 | 2better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Wenzhou month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
40January12° · Sea 14° · 3 h
In January, Wenzhou is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Wenzhou.
Wenzhou in January41February13° · Sea 13° · 3 h
In February, Wenzhou is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Wenzhou.
Wenzhou in February49March16° · Sea 14° · 3 h
In March, Wenzhou is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 123 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Wenzhou.
Wenzhou in March61April21° · Sea 17° · 4 h
In April, Wenzhou is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 127 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Wenzhou.
Wenzhou in April58May24° · Sea 21° · 4 h
In May, Wenzhou is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 198 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Wenzhou.
Wenzhou in May50June28° · Sea 24° · 4 h
In June, Wenzhou is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 287 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Wenzhou.
Wenzhou in June45July31° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In July, Wenzhou is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 207 mm. On about 20 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 Wenzhou.
Wenzhou in July41August30° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In August, Wenzhou is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 244 mm. On about 19 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 Wenzhou.
Wenzhou in August59September28° · Sea 27° · 5 h
In September, Wenzhou is hot: daytime highs average 28 °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 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 168 mm. On about 6 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 Wenzhou.
Wenzhou in September79October24° · Sea 24° · 5 h
In October, Wenzhou is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 90 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Wenzhou.
Wenzhou in October70November19° · Sea 20° · 4 h
In November, Wenzhou is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Wenzhou.
Wenzhou in November55December14° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In December, Wenzhou is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Wenzhou.
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Wenzhou vs. Ningbo
In October the holiday weather in Wenzhou and Ningbo is about equally good (score 79 vs. 77). During the day Ningbo is 1 °C cooler than Wenzhou.
| in October | Wenzhou | Ningbo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 79 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 23° |
| Sea | 24° | – |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Oct – Nov | Apr – May, Sep – Nov |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Wenzhou ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Beijing19°91
- 2Qingdao19°21°90
- 3Shantou27°26°89
- 4Jinan21°89
- 5Tianjin20°89
- 6Quanzhou27°25°88
- 7Dalian17°19°86
- 8Xiamen28°25°84
- 17WenzhouThis page24°24°79
Planning a trip to Wenzhou
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Wenzhou 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.
Wenzhou has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 42).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 42
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 79
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 48
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 55 min
- Distance
- 9,480 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.
Storm season
Wenzhou 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); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Wenzhou
When is the best time to visit Wenzhou?
The best time to visit Wenzhou is from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Wenzhou?
The sea temperature in Wenzhou ranges from 12.9 °C in February to 28.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to October.
Can you swim in Wenzhou in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Wenzhou?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Wenzhou?
Rain is most frequent from March to September; the wettest month is June with 287 mm. The driest month is December with 59 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Wenzhou get?
Wenzhou gets around 1,640 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.2 hours a day; in January there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Wenzhou in?
Wenzhou uses the time zone Asia/Shanghai, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Wenzhou?
A nonstop flight from London to Wenzhou takes about 11 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,480 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Wenzhou?
Wenzhou 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 Wenzhou?
Wenzhou has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 42). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 56, Summer holidays 42, October half-term 79, Christmas holidays 48.
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