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Hangzhou in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Hangzhou in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Hangzhou, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Hangzhou in October 2025

OK Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Hangzhou in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +23°C during the day and approximately 8 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 11 rainy days in the month and around 67 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+23°C
Avg. max. temperature
+3°C
Min.
+38°C
Max.
67 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hangzhou has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Hangzhou in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Hangzhou for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +28°C during the day to a minimum of +10°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +25°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +28°C.

Is Hangzhou warm or cold in October?

Hangzhou is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +28°C to +23°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +21°C to +15°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Hangzhou:

Climate in Hangzhou in October

Hangzhou weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+28°C+23°C+17°C
Min. temperature
+11°C+3°C-4°C
Max. temperature
+39°C+38°C+33°C
Rainfall
118 mm67 mm69 mm
Wind
2 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
79%76%77%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1018 HPa1022 HPa
Sunny days
489
Cloudy days
101211
Rainy days
161111
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +28°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +23°C. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 118 mm to 67 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 76%. Winds are calmer in comparison to September, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 4 to 8.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Hangzhou in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Hangzhou is gradually decreasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Hangzhou based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 16% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 18 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Hangzhou wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 67% chance of precipitation and 302 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 46 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Hangzhou?

This is the weather in Hangzhou in October 2024:
1 October
☁️
+27°C
2 October
☁️
+27°C
3 October
☁️
+26°C
4 October
☁️
+27°C
5 October
☁️
+25°C
6 October
☁️
+22°C
7 October
🌧️
+20°C
8 October
☁️
+21°C
9 October
☁️
+24°C
10 October
☁️
+24°C
11 October
☀️
+24°C
12 October
☁️
+25°C
13 October
☁️
+23°C
14 October
☀️
+25°C
15 October
☀️
+26°C
16 October
☀️
+27°C
17 October
☀️
+27°C
18 October
☀️
+27°C
19 October
🌧️
+28°C
20 October
☀️
+20°C
21 October
☀️
+21°C
22 October
☁️
+24°C
23 October
☀️
+26°C
24 October
☁️
+28°C
25 October
☁️
+25°C
26 October
☁️
+27°C
27 October
☁️
+25°C
28 October
☀️
+25°C
29 October
☀️
+25°C
30 October
☀️
+26°C
31 October
☀️
+28°C
In October 2024 Hangzhou had 13 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +25°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +20°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Hangzhou climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Hangzhou in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+19°C) and the highest in 2012 (+24°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 914 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 2005 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hangzhou in October:

Is October a good time to visit Hangzhou?

It’s always a good time to visit Hangzhou, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Hangzhou in October?

October is warm in Hangzhou. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Hangzhou rainy in October?

Hangzhou is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Hangzhou in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hangzhou in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in China

Check out the weather for other cities in China.

Monthly weather in Hangzhou

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Hangzhou, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.