Longyan has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate. Rainfall is greatest in spring and early summer and at its least in autumn and early winter.

Longyan has a  long, hot and humid summer. Despite its inland location, the city's summers rank among the mildest in the province, averaging lower than even Xiamen and the islands of Pingtan County, both of which receive significant maritime moderation.

Rainfall is greatest in spring and early summer and at its least in autumn and early winter.

Winter is long, chilly and somewhat humid.

 It is located in Liancheng County, and was formerly called Liancheng Airport. The airport has a handling capacity of 140,000 passengers and 800 tons of cargo. The airport was opened on April 25, 2004. 15,600 passengers passed through the airport in 2005.

The line, also known as the Longxia Railway, is named after its two terminal cities Longyan and Xiamen, and has a total length of 171 km (106 mi).

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