AI-generatedZhangzhou at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Feb
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,810 h
- Rain a year
- 1,475 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 14 m
Climate in Zhangzhou
Zhangzhou 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 20 °C. With around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year, Zhangzhou is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Zhangzhou
The best time to visit Zhangzhou is from October to February. 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 November to March. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. Rain is frequent from April to September; the wettest month is June with 260 mm.
Zhangzhou through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Zhangzhou in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 23–30 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Zhangzhou in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 32–34 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Zhangzhou in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 26–32 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Zhangzhou in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 20–22 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Apr – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: October – February
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:0617:44
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 05:52–06:37 · evening 17:13–17:58
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:43–05:52 · evening 17:58–18:06
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 Zhangzhou 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 days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 18° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Zhangzhou in October?
In October, Zhangzhou is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 45 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Zhangzhou.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 37 min06:06 – 17:44
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 14 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 14 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %69 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
- 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
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Zhangzhou
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
November has the better holiday weather in Zhangzhou: score 85 against 73. In November, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 73 | 85better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 6.0 hbetter | 5.3 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Rainfall | 45 mm | 51 mm |
| Muggy days | 14 | 5better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Zhangzhou month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
83January20° · 4.3 h
In January, Zhangzhou is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 35 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Zhangzhou.
Zhangzhou in January74February21° · 3.6 h
In February, Zhangzhou is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Zhangzhou.
Zhangzhou in February67March23° · 3.3 h
In March, Zhangzhou is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Zhangzhou.
Zhangzhou in March62April27° · 3.8 h
In April, Zhangzhou is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 112 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Zhangzhou.
Zhangzhou in April36May30° · 4.1 h
In May, Zhangzhou is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 197 mm. On about 17 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 Zhangzhou.
Zhangzhou in May25June32° · 4.9 h
In June, Zhangzhou is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 260 mm. On about 24 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 Zhangzhou.
Zhangzhou in June18July34° · 7.3 h
In July, Zhangzhou is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 202 mm. 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 Zhangzhou.
Zhangzhou in July18August34° · 6.2 h
In August, Zhangzhou is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 260 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 Zhangzhou.
Zhangzhou in August35September32° · 5.7 h
In September, Zhangzhou is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 152 mm in total. On about 25 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 Zhangzhou.
Zhangzhou in September73October30° · 6.0 h
In October, Zhangzhou is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 45 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Zhangzhou.
Zhangzhou in October85November26° · 5.3 h
In November, Zhangzhou is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Zhangzhou.
Zhangzhou in November85December22° · 4.8 h
In December, Zhangzhou is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 36 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Zhangzhou.
Zhangzhou in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in July: 34°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Zhangzhou
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 (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. 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 (25°). 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 181 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 83 | 20° | 10° | 4.3 h | 5 | 35 |
| FebruaryFeb | 74 | 21° | 11° | 3.6 h | 8 | 50 |
| MarchMar | 67 | 23° | 14° | 3.3 h | 11 | 76 |
| AprilApr | 62 | 27° | 18° | 3.8 h | 13 | 112 |
| MayMay | 36 | 30° | 21° | 4.1 h | 17 | 197 |
| JuneJun | 25 | 32° | 24° | 4.9 h | 21 | 260 |
| JulyJul | 18 | 34° | 25° | 7.3 h | 18 | 202 |
| AugustAug | 18 | 34° | 25° | 6.2 h | 21 | 260 |
| SeptemberSep | 35 | 32° | 24° | 5.7 h | 14 | 152 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 30° | 20° | 6.0 h | 5 | 45 |
| NovemberNov | 85 | 26° | 16° | 5.3 h | 5 | 51 |
| DecemberDec | 85 | 22° | 12° | 4.8 h | 5 | 36 |
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
24.51° N, 117.66° E · 14 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine1,810 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Zhangzhou
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 6.0 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Zhangzhou, 52 % 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.
Rain1,475 mm a year, most in June
Rain in Zhangzhou: 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, Zhangzhou has about 5 rainy days with 45 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 12 in June
UV index in Zhangzhou
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 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 & cloudsWindiest in October: 12 km/h
Wind and clouds in Zhangzhou
How breezy and how cloudy Zhangzhou 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 Zhangzhou 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Zhangzhou: variable cloud, with about 6.0 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 & humidity152 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Zhangzhou
How often the day gets hot in Zhangzhou (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, Zhangzhou has about 14 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °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 Zhangzhou
Weather for your travel dates
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Zhangzhou 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.
Zhangzhou has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 18).
- 64
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 34
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 18
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 73
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 84
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 4.6 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 5 min
- Distance
- 9,640 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
Zhangzhou 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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Zhangzhou vs Xiamen
In October Xiamen has the better holiday weather (score 79 vs 73). During the day Xiamen is 1 °C cooler than Zhangzhou.
| in October | Zhangzhou | Xiamen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 73 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 29° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 25° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Oct – Feb | Oct – Feb |
Through the year
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China in October: the best places
In October, Zhangzhou ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5Jiujiang24°82
- 6Jinjiang28°25°81
- 7Quanzhou29°25°81
- 8Jinhua26°80
- 15ZhangzhouThis page30°73
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Frequently asked questions about Zhangzhou
When is the best time to visit Zhangzhou?
The best time to visit Zhangzhou is from October to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Zhangzhou?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Zhangzhou?
Rain is frequent from April to September; the wettest month is June with 260 mm. The driest month is January with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Zhangzhou get?
Zhangzhou gets around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.3 hours a day; in March there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Zhangzhou in?
Zhangzhou is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Zhangzhou?
A nonstop flight from London to Zhangzhou takes about 12 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,640 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Zhangzhou?
Zhangzhou 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 Zhangzhou?
Zhangzhou has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64, May half-term 34, summer holidays 18, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 84.