When is the best time to go to Sanming

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Sanming, 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.

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Sanming weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sanming 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

Sanming January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 60mm 4hrs 11.5hrs

Sanming's weather in January is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sanming.

January is in the winter in Sanming and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Sanming with around 60mm 2.4 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.

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February

Sanming February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 98mm 3.2hrs 12.1hrs

February in Sanming is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sanming for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Sanming and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sanming with around 98mm 3.9 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 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Sanming weather in February »

March

Sanming March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 179mm 3.4hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Sanming is characteristically mild and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sanming for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Sanming and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sanming with around 179mm 7 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 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Sanming weather in March »

April

Sanming April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 207mm 4.2hrs 13.5hrs

Sanming's weather in April is typically warm and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sanming for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Sanming and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sanming with around 207mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Sanming weather in April »

May

Sanming May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 274mm 4.6hrs 14.2hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in Sanming and the temperature is generally hot.

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 Sanming.

May is in the spring in Sanming and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sanming with around 274mm 10.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Sanming weather in May »

June

Sanming June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 283mm 5.5hrs 11.5hrs

Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Sanming during the month of June

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 Sanming.

June is in the summer in Sanming and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sanming with around 283mm 11.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Sanming weather in June »

July

Sanming July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 121mm 8.7hrs 12.1hrs

July in Sanming is generally wet with the temperature being very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sanming for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Sanming and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sanming with around 121mm 4.7 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Sanming weather in July »

August

Sanming August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 149mm 8.1hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Sanming is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sanming for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Sanming and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Sanming with around 149mm 5.9 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Sanming weather in August »

September

Sanming September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 122mm 6.6hrs 13.5hrs

Sanming's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Sanming, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Sanming and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sanming with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Sanming weather in September »

October

Sanming October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 71mm 5.5hrs 14.2hrs

October is a reasonably dry, humid month in Sanming and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sanming, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Sanming and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sanming with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Sanming weather in October »

November

Sanming November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 51mm 4.6hrs 11.5hrs

Sanming's weather in November is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sanming, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Sanming and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sanming with around 51mm 2 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Sanming weather in November »

December

Sanming December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 42mm 4.5hrs 12.1hrs

December in Sanming is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Sanming, with some very good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Sanming and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sanming with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Sanming weather stats

Sanming weather statistics
Hottest month: July 33.4°C 92.1°F
Driest month: December 42mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: July 8.7hrs
Coldest month: January 13.9°C 57°F
Wettest month: June 283mm 11.1ins
Warmest sea: August 27°C 80.6°F
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