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Fuzhou, China

Major city · Population 3.7M

Fuzhou is the 32nd largest city in China with a population of approximately 3,740,000 people as of 2026. This makes it the 92nd largest city in the world, accounting for 0.27% of China's total population of 1.41B. Fuzhou is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. The average annual temperature is 20.7°C with 1,795 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 10 meters above sea level.

Population

3,740,000

Global Rank

#92

Country Rank

#32

% of China

0.27%

Avg Temperature

20.7°C

Annual Rainfall

1,795 mm

Elevation

10 m

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Fuzhou on the Map

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Climate in Fuzhou

Fuzhou's warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Sep with 327 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

11.5°C
Jan
12.7°C
Feb
15.4°C
Mar
21.3°C
Apr
22°C
May
25.9°C
Jun
30.1°C
Jul
28.5°C
Aug
27°C
Sep
22.8°C
Oct
18.4°C
Nov
12.9°C
Dec
11.5°C30.1°C

Monthly Rainfall

13 mm
Jan
63 mm
Feb
64 mm
Mar
175 mm
Apr
178 mm
May
305 mm
Jun
248 mm
Jul
214 mm
Aug
327 mm
Sep
116 mm
Oct
88 mm
Nov
4 mm
Dec

China at a Glance

Country Population

1,408,280,000

Capital

Beijing

Region

Eastern Asia

Major Cities

640

GDP per Capita

$13,303

Life Expectancy

78.0 years

Urban Population

65.9%

Growth Rate

0.00%

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Fuzhou with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Fuzhou by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Ningde429,26070 km
Putian1,539,38975 km
Songcheng165,730115 km
Fu’an154,439119 km
Nanping467,875130 km
Quanzhou1,469,157147 km
Jinjiang1,416,151156 km
Fuding192,352167 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fuzhou?

The population of Fuzhou, China is approximately 3,740,000 people, making it the 92nd largest city in the world and the 32nd largest in China.

Is Fuzhou the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing. Fuzhou is the 32nd largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Fuzhou?

Fuzhou has an average annual temperature of 20.7°C and receives 1,795 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Fuzhou in?

Fuzhou is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.