AI-generatedXiamen at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Feb
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,890 h
- Rain a year
- 1,449 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Xiamen
Xiamen has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year, Xiamen is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – February
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 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:0517:42
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 05:51–06:35 · evening 17:11–17:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:42–05:51 · evening 17:56–18:05
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 Xiamen in October?
In October, Xiamen is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 45 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Xiamen.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 37 min06:05 – 17:42
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 14 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Shanghai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %90 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %96 %
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
Sea temperature in Xiamen
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 24.3 – 26.1 °C
Swimming season: May – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Xiamen ranges from 14.9 °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 27.0 and 28.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.6° | 14.3° | 16.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.9° | 13.4° | 16.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 16.5° | 15.1° | 18.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 19.6° | 17.9° | 21.1° | fresh |
| MayMay | 23.3° | 22.0° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 26.2° | 25.5° | 27.1° | warm |
| JulyJul | 27.5° | 26.7° | 28.5° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.7° | 27.0° | 28.6° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.6° | 26.9° | 28.5° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 25.2° | 24.3° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 21.7° | 21.0° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 18.2° | 17.5° | 18.7° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Xiamen
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 6.1 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Xiamen, 53 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 0 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 Xiamen
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 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 Xiamen: 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, Xiamen has about 5 rainy days with 45 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Xiamen
How breezy and how cloudy Xiamen 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 Xiamen typically peaks at 19 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 46 % of the sky over Xiamen: variable cloud, with about 6.1 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 Xiamen
How often the day gets hot in Xiamen (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, Xiamen has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °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 Xiamen
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 (10+ 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 179 days a year, mostly from April to October.
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 | 79 | 18° | 10° | 15.6° | 4.2 h | 5 | 38 |
| FebruaryFeb | 74 | 18° | 11° | 14.9° | 3.8 h | 8 | 59 |
| MarchMar | 66 | 21° | 13° | 16.5° | 3.5 h | 11 | 83 |
| AprilApr | 66 | 24° | 17° | 19.6° | 4.2 h | 13 | 117 |
| MayMay | 58 | 27° | 21° | 23.3° | 4.4 h | 17 | 191 |
| JuneJun | 45 | 29° | 24° | 26.2° | 5.4 h | 20 | 249 |
| JulyJul | 42 | 31° | 26° | 27.5° | 7.8 h | 17 | 191 |
| AugustAug | 38 | 31° | 26° | 27.7° | 6.6 h | 20 | 245 |
| SeptemberSep | 53 | 30° | 24° | 27.6° | 6.1 h | 13 | 139 |
| OctoberOct | 84 | 28° | 21° | 25.2° | 6.1 h | 5 | 45 |
| NovemberNov | 85 | 24° | 17° | 21.7° | 5.2 h | 5 | 53 |
| DecemberDec | 84 | 19° | 12° | 18.2° | 4.7 h | 5 | 39 |
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
24.48° N, 118.08° E · 12 m · Asia/Shanghai
Best time to visit Xiamen
The best time to visit Xiamen is from October to February. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to March. Rain is most frequent from April to September; the wettest month is June with 249 mm.
Xiamen through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Xiamen in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 21–27 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Xiamen in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 29–31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 57 rainy days in all
Xiamen in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 24–30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Xiamen in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 18–19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Xiamen for you.
Your best months: November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Xiamen
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 November bring similar holiday weather to Xiamen (score 84 and 85). In November, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in November. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 84 | 85 |
| Day high | 28° | 24° |
| Night low | 21° | 17° |
| Sea | 25.2° | 21.7° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 hbetter | 5.2 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Rainfall | 45 mm | 53 mm |
| Muggy days | 14 | 5better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Oct – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Xiamen month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
79January18° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In January, Xiamen is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Xiamen.
Xiamen in January74February18° · Sea 15° · 4 h
In February, Xiamen is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °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, February is a good month for a holiday in Xiamen.
Xiamen in February66March21° · Sea 17° · 4 h
In March, Xiamen is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Xiamen.
Xiamen in March66April24° · Sea 20° · 4 h
In April, Xiamen is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine 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 Xiamen.
Xiamen in April58May27° · Sea 23° · 4 h
In May, Xiamen is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 191 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Xiamen.
Xiamen in May45June29° · Sea 26° · 5 h
In June, Xiamen is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 249 mm. On about 11 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 Xiamen.
Xiamen in June42July31° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In July, Xiamen is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 191 mm. On about 23 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 Xiamen.
Xiamen in July38August31° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In August, Xiamen is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °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 245 mm. On about 21 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 Xiamen.
Xiamen in August53September30° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In September, Xiamen is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 139 mm in total. On about 15 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 Xiamen.
Xiamen in September84October28° · Sea 25° · 6 h
In October, Xiamen is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 45 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Xiamen.
Xiamen in October85November24° · Sea 22° · 5 h
In November, Xiamen is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Xiamen.
Xiamen in November84December19° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In December, Xiamen is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 39 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Xiamen.
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Xiamen vs. Kinmen County
In October Kinmen County has the better holiday weather (score 90 vs. 84). During the day Kinmen County is 1 °C cooler than Xiamen. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Xiamen | Kinmen County |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 84 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 27° |
| Sea | 25° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4 |
| Best time | Oct – Feb | Jul, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Xiamen ranks 6 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Qingdao19°21°90
- 2Shantou27°26°89
- 3Jinan21°89
- 4Tianjin20°89
- 5Quanzhou27°25°88
- 6XiamenThis page28°25°84
- 7Kaifeng22°84
- 8Zhengzhou22°83
Planning a trip to Xiamen
Weather for your travel dates
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Xiamen 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.
Xiamen has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 39).
- 66
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 39
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 84
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 82
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 10 min
- Distance
- 9,670 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
Xiamen 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 Xiamen
When is the best time to visit Xiamen?
The best time to visit Xiamen is from October to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Xiamen?
The sea temperature in Xiamen ranges from 14.9 °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 Xiamen in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Xiamen?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Xiamen?
Rain is most frequent from April to September; the wettest month is June with 249 mm. The driest month is January with 38 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Xiamen get?
Xiamen gets around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.8 hours a day; in March there are 3.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Xiamen in?
Xiamen uses the time zone Asia/Shanghai, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Xiamen?
A nonstop flight from London to Xiamen takes about 12 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,670 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Xiamen?
Xiamen 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 Xiamen?
Xiamen has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 66, May half-term 55, Summer holidays 39, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 82.
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