Fujian, China
Sanming
Sanming is a major city in Fujian, China. It has a population of about 2,486,450 (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
Population2.49M
Local time22:45
26.25° N, 117.62° EElevation 126 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
Postal codes365000, 365100 …October: high / low27° / 17°
Rain this month59mm
Best timeOct–Dec
Best: Oct–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sanming at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:13 · 17:3711 h 24 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:35Next holiday1 JanuaryNew Year's DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitOct–Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month35°C
Average high in July
Coolest month5°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJune
259 mm of rain
Driest monthDecember
42 mm of rain
How Sanming has grown
People living in the built-up area (29 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+87%130k in 1975 → 244k in 2025Weather in Sanming
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 5 km/h · humidity 77%
Today22 Oct29°21°
Fri23 Oct31°18°
Sat24 Oct30°19°
Sun25 Oct30°21°
Mon26 Oct29°21°
Tue27 Oct27°22°
Wed28 Oct27°20°
Thu29 Oct28°17°
Fri30 Oct31°18°
Sat31 Oct30°20°
When to go to Sanming
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 | 61 | 51 | 57 | 57 | 44 | 31 | 20 | 26 | 41 | 70 | 75 | 77 |
| High | 15° | 16° | 20° | 25° | 28° | 31° | 35° | 34° | 31° | 27° | 21° | 16° |
| Low | 5° | 7° | 11° | 16° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 22° | 17° | 11° | 6° |
| Rain (mm) | 63 | 112 | 199 | 212 | 261 | 259 | 132 | 161 | 104 | 59 | 49 | 42 |
| Wet days | 7 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
What's on in Sanming
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Outdoors around Sanming
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Sanming ZOOZoos
1.2 km麒麟阁Viewpoints
1.6 km麒麟雕像Viewpoints
1.6 kmNature around Sanming
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Sanming
Earthquakes around Sanming
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Tropical storms · Sanming
C4Typhoon Gaemi (2024)58 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Doksuri (2023)95 km · 83 km/hC1Typhoon Mekkhala (2020)83 km · 93 km/hC5Typhoon Maria (2018)70 km · 139 km/hC2Typhoon Nesat (2017)47 km · 74 km/hC5Typhoon Meranti (2016)72 km · 74 km/hC4Typhoon Dujuan (2015)85 km · 102 km/hC5Typhoon Soudelor (2015)50 km · 74 km/hC2Typhoon Matmo (2014)64 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Hagibis (2014)94 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Trami (2013)73 km · 83 km/hC4Typhoon Soulik (2013)88 km · 93 km/hC2Typhoon Fung-Wong (2008)73 km · 65 km/hC5Typhoon Sepat (2007)25 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Bilis (2006)78 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Talim (2005)87 km · 74 km/hC3Typhoon Dan (1999)70 km · 65 km/hC5Typhoon Herb (1996)42 km · 111 km/hC3Typhoon Gladys (1994)98 km · 83 km/hC4Typhoon Percy (1990)69 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Nelson (1985)95 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Andy (1982)38 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Norris (1980)90 km · 65 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Fujian College of Water Conservancy and Electric PowerUniversity or college · founded 1929
Sanming UniversityUniversity or college · founded 2000
Sanming Medical and Polytechnic Vocational CollegeUniversity or college · founded 2005
Sanming Agricultural Science Research InstituteResearch institute · founded 1961
Towns and villages around Sanming
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Chengdong0.3 kmBaisha Shequ1 kmChengdongcun1.6 kmChengnancun2.2 kmLiedongcun3 kmCuntoucun3.6 kmXubi3.7 kmTaijiang Shequ4.3 kmGuixiyang4.4 kmTaijiangcun4.5 kmHutoushan4.6 kmLiexi4.9 kmYangshancun5 kmChikeng5.1 kmHuiyaocun5.5 kmHouyangcun6.5 kmBaishuicun6.6 kmLiaoyuancun6.8 kmHoukeng7 kmXiaoqiancun7.4 kmBiandanyang7.5 kmJingdong Shequ7.6 kmChenda7.7 kmDikengyang7.8 kmXiaojiaocun8 kmShuangjiang8 kmJingdongcun8.1 kmChenduncun8.8 kmXiacun8.9 kmTaixicun9 kmXiaokengcun9 kmChishan9.1 kmCaoyangcun9.1 kmZhongcun9.3 kmJingxicun9.3 kmMianzhubian9.3 kmDingtaicun9.3 kmJingxi Shequ9.3 kmCaolong9.4 kmZhongcuncun9.4 kmZhuyuankeng9.6 kmNankengcun9.6 kmJishe9.7 kmZongnancun9.7 kmDayuancun9.9 kmZaoshukeng10 kmDuke10 kmNanqi10 kmKengyuancun10 kmCangkeng11 kmBanluyang11 kmShanjianyang11 kmDinghouling11 kmLianmaocun11 kmPutouchengcun11 kmJifengcun11 kmYangkou Zicun11 kmXiji12 kmYandoucun12 kmHoumenkeng12 kmDushuicun12 kmMiyangcun12 kmZhongcun12 kmHuangji12 kmDabanyang12 kmYangkeng12 kmAnjuban12 kmShenkoucun12 kmXiaobeikeng12 kmShenkou12 kmJiaokengcun13 kmHuangshacun13 kmZhangkengcun13 kmGuankeng13 kmYangxi13 kmDutouping13 kmShangjiecun13 kmChenshancun13 kmJuyangcun13 kmXinjiecun13 km
Sanming from above
Around Sanming5 places to see, do and reach nearby
Postal codes
365000365100365200365300365400365500
Getting to Sanming
Sanming Shaxian AirportSQJ
29 kmLiancheng Guanzhishan AirportLCX
108 kmNanping Wuyishan AirportWUS
166 km三元区Railway station
1.7 km三明Railway station
3.8 km三明东Railway station
4.7 kmPlaces near Sanming
Places with a climate like Sanming
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sanming?
Based on 30-year climate normals, October, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sanming.
What is the hottest month in Sanming?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Sanming?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sanming?
June is the wettest month with about 259 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
What is the postal code of Sanming?
Sanming has 6 postal codes: 365000, 365100, 365200, 365300, 365400, 365500.