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Hangzhou Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Hangzhou experiences a warm maritime climate. This climate is characterized by small temperature differences between summer and winter. The city suffers from monsoon rains in the summer months (June - August). Toward the end of summer and autumn, tropical storms may occur.

Monthly Temperature in Hangzhou

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to chilly in Hangzhou. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 35°C (95°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 10°C (50°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 26°C (79°F) in July to 2°C (36°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Hangzhou

Hangzhou has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1565 mm (62 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Hangzhou can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 326 mm (13 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (December), you will experience much drier conditions, with 62 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation spread across 12 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Hangzhou Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

Sunshine Hours in Hangzhou

Hangzhou can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Hangzhou 3-Day Forecast

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Best Time to Visit Hangzhou

During the months of April, September, October and November, Hangzhou enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) to 30°C (86°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.

Rainfall during this time ranges from 63 mm (2.5 in) in October to 140 mm (5.5 in) in April. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers.

The rainy season falls during May, June and July, bringing heavy precipitation.

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