Best time to visit Xiamen: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Xiamen are Jan, Apr, Nov and Dec.
Best months
Jan, Apr, Nov and Dec
Peak season
Jan, Apr, Nov and Dec
Off season
Jun, Jul and Aug
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
BestTemp: 10.5°C – 19.2°C
Rain: 24mm
Sunshine: 8h/day
Visit score: 8.4/10
Feb
Temp: 11.2°C – 19°C
Rain: 51mm
Sunshine: 7.6h/day
Visit score: 7.4/10
Mar
Temp: 13.4°C – 21.8°C
Rain: 99mm
Sunshine: 8.1h/day
Visit score: 6.6/10
Apr
BestTemp: 18.2°C – 25.2°C
Rain: 148mm
Sunshine: 7.7h/day
Visit score: 8/10
May
Temp: 21.4°C – 28.4°C
Rain: 153mm
Sunshine: 7.9h/day
Visit score: 7.2/10
Jun
Temp: 25.1°C – 30.8°C
Rain: 188mm
Sunshine: 9.5h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Jul
Temp: 26.9°C – 33.5°C
Rain: 272mm
Sunshine: 10.2h/day
Visit score: 3.8/10
Aug
Temp: 26.1°C – 32°C
Rain: 210mm
Sunshine: 9.7h/day
Visit score: 3.8/10
Sep
Temp: 25.5°C – 31.6°C
Rain: 232mm
Sunshine: 9.3h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Oct
Temp: 22.9°C – 30.6°C
Rain: 52mm
Sunshine: 8.8h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Nov
BestTemp: 17.6°C – 26.1°C
Rain: 29mm
Sunshine: 8.5h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Dec
BestTemp: 12.6°C – 21.6°C
Rain: 15mm
Sunshine: 8.8h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
When to go, and when not to
January, April, November, and December stand out as the best months to visit Xiamen. November combines low rainfall (29mm) with strong sunshine (8.5 hours a day), December stays dry as well (15mm) with 8.8 hours of sunshine, and January offers similar sunshine (8.0 hours) with modest rain (24mm). April brings warmer temperatures, with highs around 25.2C, though rainfall picks up to 148mm that month.
These same months make up the peak season, so travelers should expect more visitors during them. The trade-off for quieter, cheaper conditions falls in June through August, the off-season, when temperatures climb well into the 30s Celsius and rainfall peaks sharply, with July alone averaging 272mm of rain alongside the year's highest sunshine hours (10.2 per day). Anyone visiting in summer should be prepared for heat and heavier rain in exchange for lower costs and fewer crowds.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, 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.