Xiamen Weather, Temperature & Climate: Best Time to Visit Xiamen, China 2023

Spring is from March to May. The average temperature is 15°C - 23°C. The average monthly humidity in spring is about 83%. Rainfall reaches the highest in May, with an average precipitation of about 162mm. Average precipitation in March and April is 125mm and 157mm separately.

Spring is the golden time to visit Xiamen. During this season, the city of Xiamen has gentle and lovely sunshine, amenity sea breeze, verdant hills and green waters, forming an attractive and dazzling natural beauty.

What to Wear in Xiamen Spring

Wearing a light sweater and long sleeves and pants is enough. Spring rain is often followed by a drop in temperature, so a windproof coat is necessary.

Recommended Xiamen Spring Activities

1. Take a ferry to Gulangyu Island and immerse yourself in hundreds and thousands of international architecture.

2. Appreciate varied shapes of UNSECO World Heritage - Fujian Tulou by visiting Nanjing and Yongding County.

3. Ride a bike around Huandao Road and enjoy the astonishing sunset at the famous Xiamen Beaches.

4. Climb on the top of Wulao Mountain, have a panoramic view of Xiamen Island and overlook Gulangyu Island in a distance.

5. Play golf at exquisite golf courses designed by world-class golf masters.

Hot Xiamen Spring Tour:

► 5 Days Xiamen & Fujian Tulou Highlights Tour

► 5 Days Xiamen Golf Tour

There is no severe cold in winter in Xiamen. The average high temperature during daytime can reach 20°C in December, and about 17°C in January and February. The lowest temperature during three months in winter is also seldom lower than 10°C, often between 10°C -12°C. The average monthly precipitation touches the bottom in December, with only 28mm. The average rainfall in January is about 34mm and almost tripled in February to 99mm.

Winter is the off tourist season in Xiamen, which means hotel prices, attractions tickets and flight tickets might be lower than usual (except during Chinese New Year). Also, it there will be less crowded compared with spring and autumn. For tourists who are on budget and prefer a quiet travel experience, it is recommended to visit Xiamen in winter.

What to Wear in Xiamen Winter

Warm sweaters and jeans and thin overcoats are recommended during the daytime. However, if you would like a walk along beaches in Xiamen, you are suggested to wear thick coats, scarfs and gloves.

Recommended Xiamen Winter Activities

1. Take a ferry to Gulangyu Island, find an exquisite coffee shop to spend a relaxing afternoon and stay one night in the converted dwelling houses on the island.

2. Appreciate typical school buildings combine Chinese and Western styles at Jimei School Village.

3. Relax and spend a wonderful family vacation at Riyuegu Hot Spring Resort.

4. Participate Xiamen International Marathon at Huandao Road on the first Sunday of January every year.

5. Pay a visit to the starting point of Maritime Silk Road - Quanzhou and wander around the patchwork - Quanzhou West Street to appreciate different religious, culture, architecture and historical sites stitched together.

Hot Xiamen Winter Tour

► 2 Days Xiamen City Tour

► 2 Days Quanzhou Marine Culture Tour from Xiamen

Most visitors prefer to spend 2-4 days covering the highlights of Xiamen City and surrounding. They usually spend one day visiting the best attractions in the city area including Gulangyu Island, South Putuo Temple, Hulishan Fortress, Zhongshan Road, etc. And enjoy 1-2 days to Fujian Tulou clusters in Nanjing and Yongding to see the famous earthen buildings listed as World Cultural Heritage. If you want to explore Xiamen deeply, plan 1 more day to discover Huandao Road, Jimei School Village, The Eighth Seafood Market, Wanshi Botanical Garden, etc. !

✔ 2 Days Xiamen City Tour with Gulangyu Island

Besides, you can also plan as many other visitors to spend 5-6 days visiting Wuyishan together with Xiamen and Fujian Tulou to appreciate more natural and cultural charm of Fujian Province.

✔ 5 Days Xiamen, Nanjing Tulou & Mount Wuyi Discovery Tour

If you are interested in photography, you can add 2-4 days to shoot Xiapu Mudflat in Ningde.

✔ 4 Days Fujian Xiapu Mudflat Photography Tour

If you want to discover more culture and nature highlights to Fuzhou, Quanzhou, etc., plan 1-2 more days for each destination.

Beyond Fujian, China boasts a lot of wonderful nature, culture, history and city charm to discover, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Guilin, Chengdu, Huangshan, Hangzhou, Yunnan, etc. Extend your Fujian trip to more popular destinations to enrich your exploration of China in one go!

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