Best Time to Visit Hangzhou
China · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Hangzhou are April, October and November, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Hangzhou sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 34°C, and its coolest in January (around 9°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1492mm — June is typically the wettest month (~258mm) and December the driest (~64mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from March to September — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 205 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° / 2°C | 93mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 11° / 4°C | 90mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 16° / 8°C | 136mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 22° / 13°C | 117mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 27° / 18°C | 127mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 29° / 22°C | 258mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 34° / 26°C | 168mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 33° / 25°C | 177mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 29° / 21°C | 113mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 24° / 16°C | 74mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 18° / 10°C | 75mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 11° / 4°C | 64mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Hangzhou?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Hangzhou are April, October and November, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Hangzhou?
- July is typically the hottest month in Hangzhou, with average daytime highs around 34°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Hangzhou?
- June is usually the wettest month, with around 258mm of precipitation.