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October in Zhengzhou brings high temperatures, with daytime highs of 23°C (73°F) and nights around 12°C (54°F). The excellent weather makes it a solid choice for a visit.
If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a good time to visit Zhengzhou.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Zhengzhou - and find the best time to visit.
50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Zhengzhou typically drop from around 24°C (75°F) at the start of October to approximately 19°C (66°F) by the end. Nights are cool, with lows typically ranging from 8°C (46°F) to 15°C (59°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Zhengzhou spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 49 years of weather observations in Zhengzhou between 1976 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
For Zhengzhou in October, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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