The climate of Xiamen
The current climate in Xiamen features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 1°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -10°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Xiamen, China.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Xiamen in recent years was 39°C in May 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -12°C in January 2016.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Xiamen gets 806 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 17 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Xiamen runs from June to November.
Best time to visit Xiamen?
The best time to visit Xiamen for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Xiamen. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Xiamen
The climate table of Xiamen shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 1 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 2 |
Temp. min (°C) | -10 | -8 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 5 | -3 | -9 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 35 | 95 | 30 | 53 | 158 | 78 | 95 | 99 | 74 | 58 | 17 | 14 |
Snow (cm) | 3,2 | 6,6 | 0,5 | 1,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,0 | 2,1 | 1,8 |
UV Index | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Xiamen, China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Xiamen
Yearly Temperature in Xiamen
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Xiamen, China. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Xiamen
Total Yearly Precipitation in Xiamen
Average Snowfall per Month in Xiamen
Total Yearly Snowfall in Xiamen
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Xiamen, China. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Xiamen
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Average weather in Xiamen by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Xiamen. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.