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Putuoshan
Fayu Temple
Fayu Temple
Duobao Pagoda, Mount Putuo
Duobao Pagoda, Mount Putuo
Putuoshan
Putuoshan
Zhujiajian Island
Zhujiajian Island
Zhejiang, China

Putuoshan

Putuoshan is a small town in Zhejiang, China, close to the sea. It has a population of about 10,411. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now22°C
Best timeSep–Nov
Population10,411
Local time11:37
29.99° N, 122.38° EElevation 16 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Putuoshanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec65October
October: high / low22° / 20°
Rain this month96mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeSep–Nov

Best: Sep–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Putuoshan at a glance

Best time to visitSep–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in August

Coolest month7°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJuly

115 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

62 mm of rain

Warmest sea27°C

August

Monuments nearby3+

within 2.2 km

Weather in Putuoshan

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
22°C

Cloudy · wind 61 km/h · humidity 84%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct23°22°10.2 mm
Mon26 Oct21°20°
Tue27 Oct22°20°
Wed28 Oct21°20°
Thu29 Oct22°21°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct21°20°
Sat31 Oct21°20°
Sun1 Nov23°20°
Mon2 Nov19°18°1.5 mm
Tue3 Nov18°17°

When to go to Putuoshan

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score262218395854535563656444
High9°9°11°14°19°23°26°27°25°22°17°12°
Low6°7°9°12°17°22°25°26°24°20°15°10°
Rain (mm)7581144122127192115156170968762
Wet days10121513142223161714118
Sea12°10°11°14°18°22°25°27°26°23°20°16°

What's on in Putuoshan

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Putuoshan

All monuments

Outdoors around Putuoshan

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Fairy terraceViewpoints
5.6 km
Buddha spot terraceViewpoints
5.7 km
朱家尖舟旅阿德哥房车酒店Camp sites
9.7 km

Nature around Putuoshan

Nature in China

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Putuoshan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Putuoshan

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Tropical storms · Putuoshan

Tropical storm archive

Putuoshan from above

Getting to Putuoshan

Zhoushan Putuoshan International AirportHSN
6.1 km
Ningbo Lishe International AirportNGB
90 km
Shanghai Pudong International AirportPVG
140 km
普陀山短姑Ferry port
1.2 km
普陀山半升洞 · 桃花茅草屋 · 沈家门墩头 · 竹屿
1.2 km

Places near Putuoshan

Places with a climate like Putuoshan

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Putuoshan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Putuoshan.
What is the hottest month in Putuoshan?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Putuoshan?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Putuoshan?
July is the wettest month with about 115 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Putuoshan?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in February at about 10°C.