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When is the best time to visit Xiamen?
In general the best time to visit Xiamen is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +88°F in August and it has 2 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during March - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, July, August with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Xiamen in different months
This is the average weather in Xiamen for each month based on historic data:
January, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +81°F during October.
In February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September the weather is average. Expect around 156 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 237 mm in June.
Climate in Xiamen
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Xiamen for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +81°F | +81°F | +84°F | +88°F | +95°F | +95°F | +97°F | +100°F | +95°F | +95°F | +88°F | +82°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +63°F | +63°F | +66°F | +73°F | +79°F | +84°F | +88°F | +88°F | +86°F | +81°F | +75°F | +66°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +36°F | +39°F | +41°F | +46°F | +55°F | +63°F | +72°F | +73°F | +63°F | +57°F | +48°F | +37°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 73 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 80 | 83 | 80 | 80 | 76 | 68 | 70 | 69 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 36 | 63 | 92 | 126 | 197 | 237 | 181 | 233 | 140 | 36 | 46 | 32 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 13 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Xiamen during the whole year:
The hottest month in Xiamen is August with average maximum temperature going up to +88°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +54°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Xiamen looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Xiamen is June with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is October with an average humidity of 68%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Xiamen during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is December with approximately 13 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 32 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 24 rainy days and 237 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Xiamen:
What is the hottest month in Xiamen?
The hottest month in Xiamen is August with average maximum temperature of +88°F.
What is the coldest month in Xiamen?
The coldest month in Xiamen is January with minimum temperatures of +54°F.
Is Xiamen worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Xiamen in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +88°F and 2 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Xiamen?
if you're looking to visit Xiamen when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, August, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being December with only 32 mm of rain.
Other cities in China
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Monthly weather in Xiamen
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Xiamen, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
