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Putian in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Sep (typhoon season), May–Jun (heavy rain).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
33°C (91°F) / 26°C (79°F)
average high / low
Rain days
14
Crowds
High
China overall
Prices
High
China overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Putian

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Sep (typhoon season), May–Jun (heavy rain).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • PutianHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 14 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · China overall
High
Prices · China overall
High

China overall: Peak domestic travel and typhoon risk on the coast.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Putian, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 33 °C (91 °F)

    Mar: 19 °C (66 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 26 °C (79 °F)

    Mar: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 14

    Mar: 13 (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: High

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: High

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Mar: 0

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Sep (typhoon season), May–Jun (heavy rain).

March: Inside Putian's best window: Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr.

Putian: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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