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When is the best time to visit Nanjing?
In general the best time to visit Nanjing is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +32°C in July and it has 2 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 July, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Nanjing in different months
This is the average weather in Nanjing for each month based on historic data:
April, May, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +26°C during May.
In January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 122 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 230 mm in July.
Climate in Nanjing
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Nanjing for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +20°C | +28°C | +30°C | +36°C | +39°C | +38°C | +42°C | +39°C | +37°C | +39°C | +31°C | +24°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +7°C | +9°C | +14°C | +20°C | +26°C | +29°C | +32°C | +31°C | +27°C | +22°C | +16°C | +9°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -11°C | -11°C | -5°C | +1°C | +7°C | +13°C | +18°C | +17°C | +11°C | +3°C | -10°C | -10°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 76 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 76 | 75 | 73 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 38 | 47 | 81 | 94 | 120 | 229 | 230 | 159 | 107 | 99 | 59 | 29 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 6 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Nanjing during the whole year:
The hottest month in Nanjing is July with average maximum temperature going up to +32°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 Nanjing looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Nanjing is August with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 73%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Nanjing 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 29 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 22 rainy days and 230 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Nanjing 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 Nanjing:
What is the hottest month in Nanjing?
The hottest month in Nanjing is July with average maximum temperature of +32°C.
What is the coldest month in Nanjing?
The coldest month in Nanjing is January with minimum temperatures of -1°C.
Is Nanjing worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Nanjing could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Nanjing?
if you're looking to visit Nanjing when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, June, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being December with only 29 mm of rain.
Other cities in China
Check out the weather for other cities in China.
Monthly weather in Nanjing
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nanjing, 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.
