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Zhoushan Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Zhoushan can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to cold. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. 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 warm to chilly in Zhoushan. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in August to a chilly 10°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 6°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

Zhoushan has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1464 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Zhoushan shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, with an average of 273 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 75 mm of rainfall over 11 rainy days.

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

For more details, please visit our Zhoushan Precipitation page.

Sunshine over the year

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Zhoushan

Thu   Dec 19
9°C | 2°C
N 3 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Fri   Dec 20
10°C | 3°C
NW 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sat   Dec 21
8°C | 2°C
NW 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Zhoushan in China

During the months of May, June 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:
  • When is summer in Zhoushan?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Zhoushan?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Zhoushan?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Zhoushan?
    June tops the wettest month list with 273 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Zhoushan?
    December is the driest month with 75 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Zhoushan?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 241 hours of sunshine.

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