When is the best time to go to Nanjing
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Nanjing, 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 Nanjing
Nanjing weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Nanjing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 32mm | 5.1hrs | 11.2hrs |
The weather in January in Nanjing is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nanjing.
January is in the winter in Nanjing and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Nanjing with around 32mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 52mm | 4.9hrs | 11.9hrs |
February in Nanjing is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nanjing for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Nanjing and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Nanjing with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 70mm | 5.1hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Nanjing is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nanjing for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Nanjing and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Nanjing with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 87mm | 5.9hrs | 13.8hrs |
Nanjing's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nanjing.
April is in the spring in Nanjing and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Nanjing with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 97mm | 6.7hrs | 14.6hrs |
May is a a little damp, humid month in Nanjing and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nanjing, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Nanjing and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Nanjing with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 156mm | 6.7hrs | 11.2hrs |
Hot, humid and wet weather often prevails in Nanjing during the month of June
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nanjing.
June is in the summer in Nanjing and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Nanjing with around 156mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 201mm | 7.3hrs | 11.9hrs |
July in Nanjing is generally very wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nanjing for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Nanjing and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Nanjing with around 201mm 7.9 inches of rain making it a very 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 122mm | 8.1hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Nanjing is characteristically very hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nanjing for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Nanjing and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Nanjing with around 122mm 4.8 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 95mm | 6.1hrs | 13.8hrs |
Nanjing's weather in September is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nanjing, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Nanjing and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Nanjing with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Nanjing weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 56mm | 6.1hrs | 14.6hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Nanjing and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nanjing, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Nanjing and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Nanjing with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 53mm | 5.6hrs | 11.2hrs |
November in Nanjing is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Nanjing, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Nanjing and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Nanjing with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 27mm | 5.5hrs | 11.9hrs |
December in Nanjing is generally dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nanjing.
December is in the winter in Nanjing and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (49°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Nanjing with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Nanjing weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 31.9°C 89.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 27mm 1.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 8.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 6.7°C 44.1°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 201mm 7.9ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 25°C 77°F |
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