Quanzhou enjoys cool and short winters. Facing the Taiwan Strait and with the Wuyi mountains behind, it has a subtropical monsoon climate.

Yearly Frost-free period: 310 Days.
Average annual temperature: 18C-20C.
Annual rainfall: 1,000-1,800 mm.
Yearly sunshine: 1,900-2,000 Hours.
Best time to visit: April to November.