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Zhongshan Climate by Month

Zhongshan experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to pleasant weather. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Zhongshan is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 20°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 13°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Zhongshan has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1771 mm of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives heavy rainfall, averaging 310 mm of precipitation, recorded across 20 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, December brings less rainfall, with 33 mm over 6 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Zhongshan. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.0 hours, March marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Macau, China (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Macau, China (37 KM, 23 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Zhongshan in China

During the months of January, February, March 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:
  • When is the rainy season in Zhongshan?
    Rainy season in Zhongshan occurs in the months of April, May, June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Zhongshan?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Zhongshan?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Zhongshan?
    June tops the wettest month list with 310 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Zhongshan?
    December is the driest month with 33 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Zhongshan?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 211 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Zhongshan

    Thu   Nov 21
    21°C | 14°C
    N 14 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    23°C | 15°C
    N 11 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    23°C | 15°C
    NE 11 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain