Haikou
The capital of Hainan, China's tropical island, with old arcaded streets and beaches.
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What Haikou is like
Haikou is the capital of Hainan, China's tropical island province, with old arcaded streets, volcanic parks and beaches, and the resort city of Sanya at the other end of the island.
Don't miss
- 01Qilou Old StreetArcaded shophouses from the early 20th century.
- 02Haikou Volcanic Cluster GeoparkWalk around an extinct volcanic crater.
- 03Holiday BeachA long beach west of the centre.
- 04Hainan MuseumThe island's history and Li culture.
Where to stay
- Longhua districtCentral, with shops.
- West CoastBeach hotels.
Worth knowing
Hainan is China's southernmost province, an island roughly the size of Belgium.
Sanya: Hainan's beach resort
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A tropical resort city of palm-lined bays at the southern tip of Hainan.
Direct flights to Haikou from the UK
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Haikou by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are May, June, July.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21° | 16° | – |
| February | 23° | 17° | – |
| March | 27° | 20° | – |
| April | 30° | 23° | – |
| May | 32° | 25° | – |
| June | 34° | 26° | – |
| July | 33° | 26° | – |
| August | 32° | 26° | – |
| September | 31° | 25° | – |
| October | 29° | 24° | – |
| November | 26° | 21° | – |
| December | 22° | 18° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Haikou). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- Until 31 December 2026 you can visit visa-free for up to 30 days; after that, check whether you need a visa.
- You must register your address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do this when you check in.
- Your passport must expire at least 6 months after you arrive and have 2 blank pages.
From the Foreign Office's China travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.