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Shijiazhuang Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Shijiazhuang can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Shijiazhuang can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C in June. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -6°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Shijiazhuang experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 561 mm yearly. Shijiazhuang can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 161 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 4.5 mm of snow/rainfall, spread across 2 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Shijiazhuang Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Shijiazhuang can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 8.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Shijiazhuang

Sat   Dec 21
6°C | -2°C
NW 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
7°C | -3°C
E 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
7°C | -4°C
NE 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Shijiazhuang 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:
  • Does Shijiazhuang have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Shijiazhuang?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Shijiazhuang?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Shijiazhuang?
    July tops the wettest month list with 161 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Shijiazhuang?
    January is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Shijiazhuang?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 265 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.