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Shaoxing Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Shaoxing can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very hot to cold. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to chilly in Shaoxing. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 35°C in July to a chilly 10°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 2°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Precipitation and rainy days

Shaoxing has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1619 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Shaoxing shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, with an average of 329 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 65 mm of rainfall over 12 rainy days.

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

For more details, please visit our Shaoxing Precipitation page.

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Shaoxing serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 3.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Hangzhou, China (51 KM, 31 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Hangzhou, China (51 KM, 31 Miles).

Forecast for Shaoxing

Thu   Dec 19
8°C | 1°C
NE 3 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Fri   Dec 20
11°C | 0°C
NW 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sat   Dec 21
9°C | 1°C
N 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Shaoxing 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 Shaoxing?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in Shaoxing?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Shaoxing?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Shaoxing?
    June tops the wettest month list with 329 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Shaoxing?
    December is the driest month with 65 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Shaoxing?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 212 hours of sunshine.

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