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Nanjing Climate by Month

With a subtropical monsoon climate climate Nanjing can best be visited from March until May. During summer months (June-September) the average temperature is very high making Nanjing one of the hottest and humid cities in China. Also most rain is seen during summer months so best to avoid these months. September to November is a great time to visit if you wish to see the maple trees.

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Nanjing (Jiangsu), China. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly precipitation

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

Forecast for Nanjing

Fri   Nov 15
25°C | 16°C
NE 14 km/h
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sat   Nov 16
25°C | 16°C
N 14 km/h
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Nov 17
18°C | 11°C
NE 22 km/h
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Nanjing in China

During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Nanjing?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in Nanjing?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Nanjing?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Nanjing?
    June tops the wettest month list with 230 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Nanjing?
    December is the driest month with 36 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Nanjing?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 201 hours of sunshine.

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