Zhongshan Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Zhongshan is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum 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 drop to an average of around 13°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Zhongshan 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
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Zhongshan.
The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 86%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. 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 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:
Rainy season in Zhongshan occurs in the months of April, May, June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 310 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 33 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 211 hours of sunshine.
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