When is the best time to go to Hangzhou
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Hangzhou, China. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Hangzhou
Hangzhou weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Hangzhou are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 60mm | 4.4hrs | 11.3hrs |
The weather in January in Hangzhou is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hangzhou for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Hangzhou and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Hangzhou with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 88mm | 4.1hrs | 11.9hrs |
February in Hangzhou is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hangzhou for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Hangzhou and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Hangzhou with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Hangzhou weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 118mm | 4.2hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Hangzhou is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hangzhou for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Hangzhou and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Hangzhou with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 132mm | 5.1hrs | 13.7hrs |
Hangzhou's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hangzhou.
April is in the spring in Hangzhou and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Hangzhou with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 168mm | 5.6hrs | 14.5hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Hangzhou and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hangzhou.
May is in the spring in Hangzhou and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Hangzhou with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 197mm | 5.5hrs | 11.3hrs |
The weather in June in Hangzhou is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hangzhou.
June is in the summer in Hangzhou and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Hangzhou with around 197mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 135mm | 8hrs | 11.9hrs |
July in Hangzhou is generally wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hangzhou for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Hangzhou and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Hangzhou with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 141mm | 8.3hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Hangzhou is characteristically very hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hangzhou for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Hangzhou and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Hangzhou with around 141mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 169mm | 6hrs | 13.7hrs |
Hangzhou's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hangzhou, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Hangzhou and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Hangzhou with around 169mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
Hangzhou weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 79mm | 5.5hrs | 14.5hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Hangzhou and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hangzhou, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Hangzhou and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Hangzhou with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 59mm | 5.3hrs | 11.3hrs |
November is a reasonably dry month in Hangzhou and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hangzhou, with some very good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Hangzhou and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Hangzhou with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Hangzhou weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 47mm | 5.1hrs | 11.9hrs |
December in Hangzhou is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hangzhou, with some very good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Hangzhou and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Hangzhou with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Hangzhou weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 33°C 91.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 47mm 1.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 8.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 7.8°C 46°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 197mm 7.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 27.6°C 81.7°F |
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