Best Time to Visit Xiamen
China · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
The best time to visit Xiamen is October to January, when the weather is at its most comfortable for sightseeing and time outdoors. July is the hottest month, with average highs of 31°C (88°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 10°C (50°F). Rain is heaviest in June, at about 242 mm (9.5 in), and lightest in October, at 44 mm (1.7 in). June is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Xiamen weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C 64°F | 10°C 50°F | 54 mm | 6 | 77% | 4.3 | Excellent 9.2 |
| February | 19°C 66°F | 11°C 52°F | 72 mm | 9 | 79% | 3.7 | Excellent 8.8 |
| March | 21°C 70°F | 13°C 56°F | 120 mm | 14 | 79% | 4 | Good 7.1 |
| April | 25°C 76°F | 17°C 63°F | 145 mm | 15 | 81% | 3.9 | Fair 4.8 |
| May | 27°C 81°F | 21°C 71°F | 216 mm | 19 | 84% | 3.8 | Poor 3.8 |
| June | 29°C 85°F | 25°C 77°F | 242 mm | 22 | 88% | 3.6 | Poor 2.4 |
| July | 31°C 88°F | 26°C 79°F | 148 mm | 15 | 86% | 6.5 | Poor 2.7 |
| August | 31°C 87°F | 26°C 79°F | 188 mm | 19 | 85% | 5.8 | Poor 2.4 |
| September | 30°C 86°F | 25°C 76°F | 132 mm | 14 | 81% | 6.1 | Poor 4.3 |
| October | 27°C 81°F | 21°C 69°F | 44 mm | 6 | 78% | 6.1 | Excellent 9 |
| November | 24°C 75°F | 17°C 62°F | 68 mm | 7 | 78% | 4.9 | Excellent 9.8 |
| December | 19°C 67°F | 12°C 53°F | 49 mm | 5 | 75% | 4.6 | Excellent 9.7 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Xiamen?
The best time to visit Xiamen is October to January, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Xiamen?
July is the hottest month in Xiamen, with an average high of 31°C (88°F).
What is the coldest month in Xiamen?
January is the coldest month in Xiamen, with an average low of 10°C (50°F).
What is the rainiest month in Xiamen?
June is the wettest month, with about 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain. October is the driest, with 44 mm (1.7 in).
Nearby destinations
- Jinjiang62 km · best October to January
- Quanzhou70 km · best October to January
- Longyan126 km · best November to January
- Putian142 km · best November and December
- Chaozhou174 km · best December to February
- Shantou190 km · best December to February
- Jieyang203 km · best December to February
- Fuzhou215 km · best October to December
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