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Fuzhou, China

China · Asia

Fuzhou, China: cost, safety and best time to visit (2026)

Population: 3.7MCurrency: CNYTime zone: Asia/Shanghai

Mid-range daily cost

$110/day

mid-rangeestimate

US travel advisory

Level 3

Reconsider Travel

Best months to visit

May, Oct, Nov and Dec

highest visit score, Open-Meteo climate record

About Fuzhou

Fuzhou is a coastal city in southeastern China with about 3.7 million residents. It is not the national capital, and it sits within a country where the World Bank price level is well below the global average, which keeps daily costs relatively low compared with many other Asian cities. Typical daily spending runs from $45 for a budget trip to $110 for a mid-range stay and $235 for a more comfortable day, with a full week costing roughly $315, $770, or $1,645 depending on tier. The climate swings from mild winters, with January highs near 16.5C, to hot, humid summers, with July highs near 33.9C and heavy rain. The best-rated months for visiting are May, October, November, and December, based on long-term visit scores, while February, July, and August are the quietest and cheapest stretches of the year. Travelers should also weigh country-level advisories from the US and UK before planning a trip, since neither is specific to Fuzhou itself, and both cover mainland China broadly.

Weather through the year

Average high in °C and monthly rainfall in mm, from the Open-Meteo archive.

  1. Jan

    17°

    23mm

  2. Feb

    16°

    49mm

  3. Mar

    21°

    105mm

  4. Apr

    25°

    143mm

  5. May

    27°

    146mm

  6. Jun

    31°

    217mm

  7. Jul

    34°

    330mm

  8. Aug

    33°

    195mm

  9. Sep

    31°

    213mm

  10. Oct

    28°

    71mm

  11. Nov

    23°

    46mm

  12. Dec

    18°

    19mm

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a week in Fuzhou cost?+

A week runs about $315 on a budget itinerary, $770 at a mid-range pace, or $1,645 for a more comfortable, luxury-leaning trip. These figures scale up from the daily estimates of $45, $110, and $235 per person.

When is the best time to visit Fuzhou?+

May, October, November, and December have the highest visit scores of the year, reflecting a better balance of temperature, sunshine, and rainfall. October and November in particular combine mild highs in the low-to-mid 20s Celsius with comparatively low rainfall.

Is Fuzhou safe to visit?+

The US State Department rates the country at Level 3, Reconsider Travel, and this is a country-level rating rather than a Fuzhou-specific one. The UK FCDO advice notes that serious crime against foreign nationals is relatively rare but flags scams, political sensitivities, and national security laws that travelers should be aware of.

Can I travel to Fuzhou on a tight budget?+

Yes, a budget estimate of $45 a day is realistic for basic lodging, simple meals, and local transport, especially if you travel during the off season months of February, July, or August. Costs rise if you visit during peak months like October or November, or if you add paid attractions and taxis.

What is the cheapest time of year to visit Fuzhou?+

February, July, and August are listed as the off season, meaning they tend to be the quietest and least expensive months to visit. July and August also bring the heaviest rain and highest temperatures, which is part of why demand and visit scores drop then.

What about food and getting around the city?+

Local food ranges from inexpensive street-level meals to sit-down restaurant dining, and these costs are built into the daily budget and mid-range estimates of $45 and $110. Local transport, such as buses or the metro, is typically a small, flat cost per ride and fits easily within even the budget daily allowance.

Keep reading

More on Fuzhou

  • Fuzhou trip cost
  • Is Fuzhou safe?
  • Best time to visit Fuzhou

Where it ranks

  • Cheapest cities in Asia
  • Safest cities in Asia
  • Best cities to visit in May
  • Best cities to visit in October
  • Best cities to visit in November
  • Best cities to visit in December

Country

  • All cities in China

Sources

  • GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
  • Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
  • World Bank price level and exchange rate — CC BY 4.0, data year 2025
  • US State Department travel advisories — public domain, fetched September 21, 2026
  • UK FCDO foreign travel advice — Open Government Licence v3, fetched September 21, 2026

AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.