Fujian, China
Putian
Putian is a major city in Fujian, China, close to the sea. It has a population of about 3,210,714 (2020). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now21°C
Best timeOct–Dec
Population3.21M
Local time23:39
25.44° N, 119.01° EElevation 23 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
Postal codes351100, 351200October: high / low25° / 19°
Rain this month48mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeOct–Dec
Best: Oct–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Putian at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:06 · 17:3211 h 26 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:30Next holiday1 JanuaryNew Year's DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitOct–Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in July
Coolest month8°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJune
232 mm of rain
Driest monthDecember
32 mm of rain
Warmest sea27°C
August
Monuments nearby5+
within 4.6 km
How Putian has grown
People living in the built-up area (453 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+298%619k in 1975 → 2.46M in 2025Weather in Putian
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 17 km/h · humidity 59%
Today22 Oct26°22°
Fri23 Oct29°21°0.5 mm
Sat24 Oct29°26°1.5 mm
Sun25 Oct31°25°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct31°24°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct25°22°1.1 mm
Wed28 Oct23°19°
Thu29 Oct29°19°
Fri30 Oct28°19°
Sat31 Oct27°20°1 mm
When to go to Putian
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 | 67 | 54 | 58 | 57 | 54 | 39 | 33 | 37 | 47 | 75 | 76 | 80 |
| High | 15° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 26° | 28° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 25° | 21° | 17° |
| Low | 8° | 8° | 11° | 15° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 19° | 15° | 9° |
| Rain (mm) | 40 | 86 | 132 | 150 | 191 | 232 | 170 | 172 | 146 | 48 | 37 | 32 |
| Wet days | 5 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 5 |
| Sea | 15° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 24° | 21° | 18° |
What's on in Putian
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Putian
1 km
Guangxiao Temple, Putian
2.8 km
Guanghua Temple, Putian
0.3 km
Yuanmiao Temple
2.6 km
Sakya Script Pagoda
4.6 km
MulanbeiMore museums: Mulanbei Museum · 莆田市博物馆 · 莆田市科技馆
Nature around Putian
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Putian
Earthquakes around Putian
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Tropical storms · Putian
C4Typhoon Gaemi (2024)25 km · 93 km/hC4Typhoon Doksuri (2023)72 km · 120 km/hTSTropical Storm Lupit (2021)85 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Nesat (2017)44 km · 102 km/hC4Typhoon Dujuan (2015)50 km · 139 km/hC5Typhoon Soudelor (2015)51 km · 102 km/hC2Typhoon Matmo (2014)36 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Hagibis (2014)74 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Trami (2013)66 km · 130 km/hC4Typhoon Soulik (2013)99 km · 93 km/hC1Typhoon Meranti (2010)32 km · 93 km/hTSTropical Storm Namtheun (2010)79 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Linfa (2009)34 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Fung-Wong (2008)62 km · 83 km/hC5Typhoon Sepat (2007)58 km · 102 km/hC4Typhoon Talim (2005)56 km · 111 km/hC2Typhoon Aere (2004)50 km · 139 km/hC3Typhoon Chebi (2001)81 km · 167 km/hC3Typhoon Dan (1999)92 km · 102 km/hC3Typhoon Otto (1998)61 km · 120 km/hC5Typhoon Herb (1996)66 km · 130 km/hC3Typhoon Gladys (1994)69 km · 120 km/hC4Typhoon Tim (1994)95 km · 120 km/hC2Typhoon Yancy (1990)19 km · 102 km/hC4Typhoon Percy (1990)100 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Nelson (1985)32 km · 93 km/hC4Typhoon Andy (1982)51 km · 102 km/hC2Typhoon Norris (1980)66 km · 83 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Putian UniversityUniversity or college · founded 2002
Meizhouwan Vocational Technology CollegeUniversity or college · founded 2004
Towns and villages around Putian
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Chengxiao1 kmChengnan1.1 kmXiaotang1.7 kmDingduncun1.9 kmXiahuangcun2.4 kmShanglin2.6 kmGushancun2.6 kmXiaocuocun2.7 kmLipucun2.8 kmShenjiao3 kmXinxicun3 kmSihuacun3 kmChanglin Shequ3 kmXialin3.2 kmXiating3.3 kmQiaowei3.3 kmDailicun3.5 kmDoumencun3.5 kmYanshoucun3.5 kmBantou3.8 kmZhengbancun3.8 kmDongbacun4 kmYangxicun4.1 kmGouxia4.2 kmLinqiaocun4.2 kmBaichengcun4.2 kmXizhucun4.3 kmXidong4.3 kmBeidacun4.3 kmNanwutangcun4.4 kmGuling4.4 kmChangfengcun4.4 kmMulancun4.5 kmXibaicun4.5 kmQibucun4.5 kmYushangcun4.6 kmZhangzhencun4.7 kmHujitou4.7 kmDalanli4.7 kmTielingcun4.7 kmXiahengshancun4.7 kmNanfeng4.8 kmDongyangcun4.8 kmZhukengcun4.9 kmGangxicun5 kmDonghucun5 kmGanglicun5.1 kmXianjiuhua Nongchang5.2 kmXindu5.3 kmSongfengcun5.3 kmGoukoucun5.3 kmJinduncun5.3 kmDongduncun5.4 kmXinducun5.5 kmHouzhuocun5.7 kmYangcheng5.8 kmKetangcun5.8 kmQingjiang5.8 kmXihongcun5.9 kmWujiangcun5.9 kmQingzhongcun6 kmXilicun6 kmQingchacun6.1 kmChenqiaocun6.1 kmXianyingcun6.1 kmLongshancun6.2 kmShuangfucun6.3 kmBaiyangcun6.3 kmQuqiaocun6.3 kmCuobingcun6.3 kmZhangqiaocun6.4 kmXitianwei6.4 kmShanpaicun6.4 kmQingqiancun6.4 kmPubancun6.4 kmXiadaicun6.5 kmLichecun6.6 kmZhongjing6.7 kmXiajiangtoucun6.7 kmDailicun6.8 km
Putian from above
Around Putian21 places to see, do and reach nearby
Dongzhen ShuikuNature5.6 km红山水库Nature6.7 kmJingli ShuikuNature14 kmGuoqiao ShanNature4.9 kmDadao YuNature23 kmGuangxiao Temple, PutianMonument1.0 kmGuanghua Temple, PutianMonument2.8 kmYuanmiao TempleMonument0.3 kmSakya Script PagodaMonument2.6 kmMulanbeiMonument4.6 kmStationStation11 kmStationStation15 kmStationStation17 kmPutian · ferry portFerry port27 kmPutian · ferry portFerry port27 kmJiangkouPlace20 kmFuqingPlace49 kmTuzhaiPlace54 kmShanxiaPlace57 kmDonglingPlace52 kmHaikouPlace53 km
Postal codes
351100351200
Getting to Putian
Quanzhou Jinjiang International AirportJJN
83 kmFuzhou Changle International AirportFOC
86 kmMatsu Nangan AirportLZN
124 km莆田Railway station
11 km莆田东Railway station
15 km涵江Railway station
17 km鹅头码头东筶杯码头
27 km东筶杯码头鹅头码头
27 kmPlaces near Putian
Places with a climate like Putian
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Putian?
Based on 30-year climate normals, October, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Putian.
What is the hottest month in Putian?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Putian?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Putian?
June is the wettest month with about 232 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Putian?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in February at about 15°C.
What is the postal code of Putian?
Putian has 2 postal codes: 351100, 351200.