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When is the best time to visit Hangzhou?
In general the best time to visit Hangzhou is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +33°C in August and it has 3 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, September, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Hangzhou in different months
This is the average weather in Hangzhou for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 160 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 302 mm in June.
July bring not the best weather. July is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +26°C.
Climate in Hangzhou
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Hangzhou for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +26°C | +29°C | +32°C | +35°C | +39°C | +39°C | +42°C | +43°C | +39°C | +38°C | +33°C | +31°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +8°C | +10°C | +15°C | +21°C | +26°C | +29°C | +33°C | +33°C | +28°C | +23°C | +17°C | +11°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -11°C | -9°C | -3°C | +2°C | +9°C | +13°C | +18°C | +17°C | +11°C | +3°C | -4°C | -15°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 81 | 76 | 77 | 79 | 76 | 77 | 75 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 59 | 68 | 123 | 132 | 160 | 302 | 178 | 142 | 118 | 67 | 69 | 46 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 11 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 8 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Hangzhou during the whole year:
The hottest month in Hangzhou is August with average maximum temperature going up to +33°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +1°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Hangzhou looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Hangzhou is June with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 75%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Hangzhou during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is December with approximately 11 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 46 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 20 rainy days and 302 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Hangzhou during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 3 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hangzhou:
What is the hottest month in Hangzhou?
The hottest month in Hangzhou is August with average maximum temperature of +33°C.
What is the coldest month in Hangzhou?
The coldest month in Hangzhou is January with minimum temperatures of +1°C.
Is Hangzhou worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Hangzhou could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Hangzhou?
if you're looking to visit Hangzhou when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, July, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being December with only 46 mm of rain.
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.
