When is the best time to go to Xiamen
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Xiamen, China. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Xiamen
Xiamen weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Xiamen are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 38mm | 5.3hrs | 11.6hrs | 17°C |
The climate in Xiamen during January can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Xiamen.
January is in the winter in Xiamen and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Xiamen with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 70mm | 4hrs | 12.1hrs | 17°C |
February in Xiamen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Xiamen.
February is in the winter in Xiamen and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Xiamen with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 92mm | 3.9hrs | 12.7hrs | 19°C |
The weather in March in Xiamen is characteristically mild and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Xiamen.
March is in the spring in Xiamen and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Xiamen with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 142mm | 4.7hrs | 13.5hrs | 21°C |
Xiamen's weather in April is typically warm and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Xiamen for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Xiamen and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Xiamen with around 142mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 159mm | 5hrs | 14.1hrs | 24°C |
May is a wet, humid month in Xiamen and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Xiamen.
May is in the spring in Xiamen and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Xiamen with around 159mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 211mm | 6.1hrs | 11.6hrs | 26°C |
The climate in Xiamen during June can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Xiamen.
June is in the summer in Xiamen and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Xiamen with around 211mm 8.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 155mm | 9.1hrs | 12.1hrs | 28°C |
July in Xiamen is generally wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Xiamen for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Xiamen and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Xiamen with around 155mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 154mm | 8.4hrs | 12.7hrs | 28°C |
The weather in August in Xiamen is characteristically very hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Xiamen for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Xiamen and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Xiamen with around 154mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 119mm | 7.3hrs | 13.5hrs | 27°C |
Xiamen's weather in September is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Xiamen for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Xiamen and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Xiamen with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 33mm | 6.9hrs | 14.1hrs | 25°C |
October is a reasonably dry, humid month in Xiamen and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Xiamen, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Xiamen and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Xiamen with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 36mm | 6.2hrs | 11.6hrs | 23°C |
Warm, humid and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Xiamen during the month of November
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Xiamen, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Xiamen and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Xiamen with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 24mm | 6.2hrs | 12.1hrs | 19°C |
December in Xiamen is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Xiamen, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Xiamen and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Xiamen with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Xiamen weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 32.4°C 90.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 24mm 0.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 9.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 16.4°C 61.5°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 211mm 8.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 28°C 82.4°F |
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