Hainan, China
Dongfang
Dongfang is a city in Hainan, China, close to the sea. It has a population of about 444,458 (2020). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population444,458
Local time22:47
19.10° N, 108.67° EElevation 17 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
October: high / low28° / 24°
Rain this month143mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Dongfang at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:42 · 18:1911 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:12Next holiday1 JanuaryNew Year's DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in June
Coolest month18°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
243 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
9 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
June
How Dongfang has grown
People living in the built-up area (34 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+21%84k in 1975 → 102k in 2025Weather in Dongfang
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 96%
Today22 Oct30°25°1.4 mm
Fri23 Oct29°24°1.8 mm
Sat24 Oct30°24°0.7 mm
Sun25 Oct31°25°
Mon26 Oct31°25°7 mm
Tue27 Oct30°24°2.7 mm
Wed28 Oct29°24°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct28°24°4.9 mm
Fri30 Oct27°25°10.8 mm
Sat31 Oct29°25°10.7 mm
When to go to Dongfang
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 87 | 92 | 80 | 62 | 38 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 40 | 52 | 74 | 87 |
| High | 23° | 24° | 26° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 24° |
| Low | 18° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 9 | 17 | 21 | 39 | 100 | 128 | 162 | 243 | 195 | 143 | 37 | 16 |
| Wet days | 5 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Sea | 23° | 23° | 24° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 25° |
What's on in Dongfang
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Dongfang
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Dongfang
Earthquakes around Dongfang
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19502magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record4within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Zhonghe 55 km ↑1995 · 133 km
5.1Sanya 31 km ↖1982 · 100 km
Tropical storms · Dongfang
TSTropical Storm Narra (2026)59 km · 72 km/hTSTropical Storm Maysak (2026)78 km · 72 km/hC1Typhoon Wutip (2025)44 km · 111 km/hTSTropical Storm Prapiroon (2024)71 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Sanba (2023)23 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Kompasu (2021)36 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Nangka (2020)67 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Sinlaku (2020)61 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Mun (2019)38 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Son-Tinh (2018)27 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Sarika (2016)87 km · 102 km/hC1Typhoon Mirinae (2016)48 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Kujira (2015)78 km · 65 km/hC5Typhoon Haiyan (2013)73 km · 148 km/hC1Typhoon Nock-Ten (2011)66 km · 74 km/hC1Typhoon Conson (2010)67 km · 111 km/hC4Typhoon Parma (2009)81 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Goni (2009)58 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Francisco (2007)89 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Damrey (2005)49 km · 120 km/hTSTropical Storm Washi (2005)48 km · 83 km/hC1Typhoon Nepartak (2003)13 km · 102 km/hC1Typhoon Koni (2003)27 km · 111 km/hTSTropical Storm Mekkhala (2002)11 km · 83 km/hC2Typhoon Wukong (2000)90 km · 120 km/hC1Typhoon Willie (1996)78 km · 111 km/hC2Typhoon Niki (1996)61 km · 148 km/hC2Typhoon Frankie (1996)34 km · 111 km/hC5Typhoon Angela (1995)79 km · 74 km/hC1Typhoon Ted (1995)59 km · 139 km/hC1Typhoon Lois (1995)37 km · 120 km/hTSTropical Storm Luke (1994)33 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Joel (1994)21 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Amy (1994)29 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Lewis (1993)74 km · 139 km/hC1Typhoon Chuck (1992)30 km · 102 km/hC2Typhoon Fred (1991)22 km · 167 km/hC1Typhoon Zeke (1991)71 km · 120 km/hC5Typhoon Mike (1990)13 km · 65 km/hC5Typhoon Elsie (1989)90 km · 65 km/h
Universities and research institutes
New Silk Road CollegeUniversity or college · founded 2023
Towns and villages around Dongfang
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Fuyaocun1.3 kmDazhanpocun1.9 kmHuangningcun2.1 kmJulongcun2.4 kmQiongxi Shequ3.1 kmZhugengou3.2 kmXiaolingcun3.5 kmPucaocun4.2 kmJianbanyuancun4.4 kmLuodaicun4.5 kmDapotiancun4.6 kmBeilicun5.3 kmShisuocun5.6 kmXinjie6.1 kmXiahongxingcun6.2 kmFujiucun6.6 kmSiwencun6.6 kmTangmayuancun7 kmNayuecun7.6 kmYixingcun7.6 kmShanghongxingcun7.9 kmXiamingshancun8.2 kmHulutian8.4 kmShangmingshangcun8.7 kmBaopaocun8.8 kmPinglingcun8.8 kmDachonggou8.8 kmYuecun8.9 kmNadoucun9.7 kmTianzhuang9.9 kmBudaocun10 kmDongfang Shifan Muchang11 kmLaoguancun11 kmDiaoshuipo11 kmDongfang Nongchang11 kmLao'oucun11 kmSi'ercun11 kmWentongcun11 kmQingshancun13 kmDongfang Shi Huaqiao Nongchang Changpocun13 kmDongfang Shi Huaqiao Nongchang Hebiancun13 kmNadeng13 kmFumacun13 kmShuidongcun13 kmXiatongtiancun14 kmSibicun14 kmNanyaocun14 kmShangtongtian14 kmShangtongtiancun14 kmSigeng14 kmChangshancun14 kmElongcun14 kmSibei14 km
Dongfang from above
Around Dongfang5 places to see, do and reach nearby
Getting to Dongfang
Sanya Phoenix International AirportSYX
119 kmQionghai Bo'ao AirportBAR
188 kmHaikou Meilan International AirportHAK
210 km东方Railway station
2.7 km八所Railway station
2.9 km昌感Railway station
6.9 kmPlaces near Dongfang
Places with a climate like Dongfang
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dongfang?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dongfang.
What is the hottest month in Dongfang?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Dongfang?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dongfang?
August is the wettest month with about 243 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Dongfang?
The sea is warmest in June at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 23°C.