Nanjing Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Nanjing can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to pleasant.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to pleasant in Nanjing. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 19°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 9°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Nanjing has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1748 mm of rainfall annually. Nanjing can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 293 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days. In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 53 mm of rainfall, spread across 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Nanjing Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Nanjing can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 3.0 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Nanjing.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 85%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Nanjing in China
During the months of March, April, November and December 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:
Rainy season in Nanjing occurs in the months of April, May, June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 293 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 233 hours of sunshine.
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