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Climate in Xiamen, China

Xiamen, China has a humid continental climate. The annual average temperature is about 21°C and the city receives roughly 650 mm of precipitation across 73 rainy days a year, with around 1969 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 32.7°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 9.3°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Humid Continental
Comfort score
80/100

Climate overview

Xiamen, China has a humid continental climate. The annual average temperature is about 21°C and the city receives roughly 650 mm of precipitation across 73 rainy days a year, with around 1969 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 32.7°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 9.3°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Xiamen is classified as Humid Continental. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average21°C
  • Warmest monthJul (32.7°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (9.3°C)
  • Comfort score80/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Xiamen receives about 650 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 73 rainy days. The wettest month is Jun and the driest is Jan.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Xiamen sees an estimated 1969 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Xiamen monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan20.3°C9.3°C34 mm4159 h
Feb21.1°C10.1°C34 mm4162 h
Mar23.4°C12.4°C42 mm5164 h
Apr26.5°C15.5°C53 mm6167 h
May29.6°C18.6°C70 mm8157 h
Jun31.9°C20.9°C81 mm9154 h
Jul32.7°C21.7°C78 mm9157 h
Aug31.9°C20.9°C73 mm8166 h
Sep29.6°C18.6°C56 mm6180 h
Oct26.5°C15.5°C48 mm5177 h
Nov23.4°C12.4°C45 mm5164 h
Dec21.1°C10.1°C36 mm4162 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Xiamen are Mar, Nov, Feb. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    21°C / 10°C

    104 mm rain

  • Spring

    27°C / 16°C

    165 mm rain

  • Summer

    32°C / 21°C

    232 mm rain

  • Autumn

    27°C / 16°C

    149 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Xiamen has a climate comfort score of 80/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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