Qionghai (Basuo) weather by month & the best time to visit
China · coastal city break · tropical monsoon climate

The best time to visit Qionghai (Basuo) is February — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 83/100), with January and March close behind. Qionghai (Basuo) averages about 1,734 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 24°C / 75°F and roughly 31 mm of rain in February.
When is the best time to visit Qionghai (Basuo)?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Qionghai (Basuo) is February, then January and March. The dullest month is May (61/100, 168 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Qionghai (Basuo)?
Qionghai (Basuo) isn't a sunny place by world standards: about 1,734 hours of sunshine a year. February (83/100) is noticeably better than May (61). It ranks #153 of 254 destinations in China for annual sunshine, below the national median of 2,110 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around September, carries about 49% of the annual 1,843 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82 | 22° / 72°F | 18° / 64°F | 38 mm | 5 | 23° / 73°F |
| February | 83 | 24° / 75°F | 19° / 66°F | 31 mm | 6 | 23° / 73°F |
| March | 78 | 25° / 77°F | 21° / 70°F | 56 mm | 7 | 25° / 77°F |
| April | 72 | 28° / 82°F | 24° / 75°F | 89 mm | 8 | 27° / 81°F |
| May | 61 | 30° / 86°F | 26° / 79°F | 168 mm | 9 | 29° / 84°F |
| June | 61 | 30° / 86°F | 27° / 81°F | 177 mm | 9 | 30° / 86°F |
| July | 61 | 30° / 86°F | 27° / 81°F | 210 mm | 10 | 29° / 84°F |
| August | 61 | 30° / 86°F | 27° / 81°F | 278 mm | 9 | 29° / 84°F |
| September | 61 | 30° / 86°F | 26° / 79°F | 287 mm | 8 | 30° / 86°F |
| October | 61 | 28° / 82°F | 25° / 77°F | 339 mm | 7 | 28° / 82°F |
| November | 70 | 26° / 79°F | 23° / 73°F | 104 mm | 5 | 26° / 79°F |
| December | 77 | 23° / 73°F | 20° / 68°F | 66 mm | 4 | 23° / 73°F |
Sea temperature in Qionghai (Basuo) by month
The sea off Qionghai (Basuo) is warmest in June at around 30°C / 86°F, and coolest in January at 23°C / 73°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Qionghai (Basuo): questions and answers
What kind of destination is Qionghai (Basuo)?
Qionghai (Basuo) is a coastal city break in China with a tropical monsoon climate — the sea reaches 30°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Qionghai (Basuo) get a year?
Qionghai (Basuo) gets about 1,734 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around February.
When is the best time to visit Qionghai (Basuo)?
The sunniest time to visit Qionghai (Basuo) is February, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 83/100 (with January and March close behind). Expect daytime highs around 24°C / 75°F.
What is the least sunny month in Qionghai (Basuo)?
May is the least sunny month in Qionghai (Basuo), scoring 61/100 with about 168 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Qionghai (Basuo)?
The sea in Qionghai (Basuo) ranges from about 23°C (January) to 30°C (June). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Qionghai (Basuo)?
The typical midday UV index in Qionghai (Basuo) peaks around 10 (very high) in July, easing to about 4 (moderate) in December. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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