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Yiwu weather & best time to visit

City break

Yiwu at a glance

Best time
Oct – Nov
Warmest month
Jul · 35°
Sunshine a year
1,650 h
Rain a year
1,421 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+8
Elevation
84 m

Climate in Yiwu

Yiwu has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 1,650 hours of sunshine a year, Yiwu is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Yiwu

The best time to visit Yiwu is from October to November. 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 November. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. Rain is frequent from March to August; the wettest month is June with 283 mm.

Yiwu through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Yiwu in spring

Mar – May

60

Good

  • 18–28 °C by day
  • 4.2 h of sun a day
  • 41 rainy days in all

Yiwu in summer

Jun – Aug

25

Poor

  • 30–35 °C by day
  • 5.9 h of sun a day
  • 45 rainy days in all

Yiwu in autumn

Sep – Nov

68

Good

  • 19–31 °C by day
  • 4.5 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Yiwu in winter

Dec – Feb

41

Fair

  • 11–13 °C by day
  • 3.3 h of sun a day
  • 28 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Oct – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Jul – Aug

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

Mar – Aug

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Yiwu for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: April, October

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

80

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: October – November

October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season

Good forSightseeing & walks

Keep in mindStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 20°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 25°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 20°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 18°

06:0017:31

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 05:45–06:32 · evening 16:59–17:45
Blue hour
Morning 05:36–05:45 · evening 17:45–17:54

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 Yiwu compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 28° at the start of the month to 22° at the end. The days get 0.8 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high28°22°
Night-time low18°13°
Daylight11.9 h11.1 h

What is the weather like in Yiwu in October?

In October, Yiwu is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Yiwu.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 31 min06:00 – 17:31
UV index
7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
6 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
53 %on averageAll months
Hot days
4 days30 °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 %30 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %80 %

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
  • A jumper for the evenings

Compare two months in Yiwu

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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October has the better holiday weather in Yiwu: score 80 against 72. In November, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. November has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.

October vs November, Yiwu
MonthOctoberNovember
Holiday weather score80better72
Daytime high25°19°
Night-time low16°10°
Sunshine4.8 hbetter3.9 h
Rainy days7better9
Rainfall56 mmbetter80 mm
Muggy days61better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Yiwu month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

32January11° · 3.0 h

In January, Yiwu is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yiwu.

Yiwu in January
41February13° · 3.3 h

In February, Yiwu is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Yiwu.

Yiwu in February
60March18° · 3.5 h

In March, Yiwu is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Yiwu.

Yiwu in March
64April24° · 4.4 h

In April, Yiwu is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 142 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Yiwu.

Yiwu in April
57May28° · 4.7 h

In May, Yiwu is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 173 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Yiwu.

Yiwu in May
32June30° · 4.0 h

In June, Yiwu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 283 mm. On about 17 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 Yiwu.

Yiwu in June
24July35° · 7.3 h

In July, Yiwu is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 134 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Yiwu.

Yiwu in July
20August35° · 6.5 h

In August, Yiwu is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 140 mm. On about 29 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 Yiwu.

Yiwu in August
52September31° · 4.9 h

In September, Yiwu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 92 mm in total. On about 17 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 Yiwu.

Yiwu in September
80October25° · 4.8 h

In October, Yiwu is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Yiwu.

Yiwu in October
72November19° · 3.9 h

In November, Yiwu is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Yiwu.

Yiwu in November
50December13° · 3.7 h

In December, Yiwu is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Yiwu.

Yiwu in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Yiwu

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 (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 6 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in July (25°). 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 130 days a year, mostly from June to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 25°Night 16°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan3211°3°3.0 h1068
FebruaryFeb4113°4°3.3 h1178
MarchMar6018°8°3.5 h14121
AprilApr6424°13°4.4 h14142
MayMay5728°18°4.7 h14173
JuneJun3230°21°4.0 h18283
JulyJul2435°25°7.3 h13134
AugustAug2035°25°6.5 h14140
SeptemberSep5231°21°4.9 h1092
OctoberOct8025°16°4.8 h756
NovemberNov7219°10°3.9 h980
DecemberDec5013°4°3.7 h855

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

Sunshine hours in Yiwu

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,650 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 7.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Jan · 3.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.8 hDaylight 11.5 hShare of daylight 42 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.8 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Yiwu, 42 % 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

Rain in Yiwu: 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.

Per year
1,421 mm on 141 days
Wettest month
Jun · 283 mm
Driest month
Dec · 55 mm
OctoberRainy days 7Rainfall 56 mm

In October, Yiwu has about 7 rainy days with 56 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Yiwu

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 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Yiwu

How breezy and how cloudy Yiwu 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.

Year average
11 km/h · light breeze or less
Windiest month
Aug · 12 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 10 km/h
OctoberWind 12 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Yiwu typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
64 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Dec · 49 %
Cloudiest month
Jun · 83 %
OctoberCloud cover 53 %Sunshine 4.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Yiwu: variable cloud, with about 4.8 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 & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Yiwu

How often the day gets hot in Yiwu (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
107 days
Hottest month
Jul · 35 °C
Hot months
Jun – Sep

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 4Daytime high 25 °C

In October, Yiwu has about 4 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °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 Yiwu

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Yiwu 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.

Yiwu has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 21).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    63

    Good

    • 22 °C by day
    • 4.1 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    52

    Fair

    • 29 °C by day
    • 4.6 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    21

    Poor

    • 35 °C by day
    • 6.8 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    80

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 25 °C by day
    • 4.8 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    41

    Fair

    • 12 °C by day
    • 3.4 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 45 min
Distance
9,320 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

Yiwu 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.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May
  6. June: Season
  7. July: Season
  8. August: Peak
  9. September: Peak
  10. October: Peak
  11. November: Season
  12. 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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Yiwu vs Jinhua

In October the holiday weather in Yiwu and Jinhua is about equally good (score 80 vs 80). During the day Jinhua is 1 °C warmer than Yiwu.

Yiwu vs Jinhua, in October
in OctoberYiwuJinhua
Holiday weather score8080
Daytime high25°26°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days77
Best timeOct – NovOct – Nov

Through the year

OctoberYiwu 25°Jinhua 26°
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China in October: the best places

In October, Yiwu ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Jingdezhen26°84
  2. 2Nanchang25°84
  3. 3Putian27°84
  4. 4Zhujiajiao24°83
  5. 5Kunshan24°83
  6. 6Jiaxing24°82
  7. 7Nantong23°21°82
  8. 8Nanjing23°82
  9. 21YiwuThis page25°80
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Frequently asked questions about Yiwu

When is the best time to visit Yiwu?

The best time to visit Yiwu is from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Yiwu?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.

When does it rain most in Yiwu?

Rain is frequent from March to August; the wettest month is June with 283 mm. The driest month is December with 55 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Yiwu get?

Yiwu gets around 1,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.3 hours a day; in January there are 3.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Yiwu in?

Yiwu is on UTC+8 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Yiwu?

A nonstop flight from London to Yiwu takes about 11 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,320 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

When is typhoon season in Yiwu?

Yiwu 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 Yiwu?

Yiwu has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 63, May half-term 52, summer holidays 21, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 41.