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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Zhoushan.
Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 30°C (86°F) in August, while winters cool to 10°C (50°F) in January.
The city receives considerable rainfall, with around 1464 mm (58 in) annually. June is the wettest month. It has very warm summers and cold winters. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 8.0 hours of daily sunshine.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Zhoushan - and find the best time to visit.
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Zhoushan. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in August to a chilly 10°C (50°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 27°C (81°F) in August to around 6°C (43°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Zhoushan has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1464 mm (58 in) of rainfall annually. The climate in Zhoushan shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 273 mm (11 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 75 mm (3 in) of rainfall over 11 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Zhoushan Precipitation page.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Zhoushan serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 3.9 hours of daily sunlight.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Zhoushan.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 85%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
October typically offers the most optimal weather in Zhoushan. In contrast, January, February, March and June tend to have less optimal conditions. Zhoushan has very warm summers and cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 10°C (50°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 6°C (43°F) to 27°C (81°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1464 mm (58 in). June is the wettest month with 273 mm (11 in), while December is the driest with 75 mm (3 in).
Zhoushan receives around 1,961 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 241 hours, while February is the cloudiest with just 117 hours.
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