When is the best time to go to Shaoxing

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Shaoxing, 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.

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Shaoxing weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Shaoxing 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

Shaoxing January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 54mm 4.4hrs 11.3hrs

January in Shaoxing is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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 Shaoxing.

January is in the winter in Shaoxing and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Shaoxing with around 54mm 2.1 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.

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February

Shaoxing February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 82mm 4hrs 12hrs

February in Shaoxing 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 Shaoxing for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Shaoxing and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Shaoxing with around 82mm 3.2 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Shaoxing weather in February »

March

Shaoxing March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 108mm 4.2hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Shaoxing is characteristically mild and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shaoxing for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Shaoxing 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 (43°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Shaoxing with around 108mm 4.3 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.

Shaoxing weather in March »

April

Shaoxing April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 125mm 5hrs 13.7hrs

Shaoxing's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shaoxing.

April is in the spring in Shaoxing and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Shaoxing with around 125mm 4.9 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Shaoxing weather in April »

May

Shaoxing May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 160mm 5.5hrs 14.5hrs

May is a wet, humid month in Shaoxing 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 Shaoxing.

May is in the spring in Shaoxing and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Shaoxing with around 160mm 6.3 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Shaoxing weather in May »

June

Shaoxing June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 191mm 5.4hrs 11.3hrs

The weather in June in Shaoxing 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 Shaoxing.

June is in the summer in Shaoxing and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Shaoxing with around 191mm 7.5 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Shaoxing weather in June »

July

Shaoxing July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 134mm 8hrs 12hrs

July in Shaoxing is generally wet with the temperature being very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shaoxing for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Shaoxing and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Shaoxing with around 134mm 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.

Shaoxing weather in July »

August

Shaoxing August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 131mm 8.3hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Shaoxing is characteristically very hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shaoxing for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Shaoxing and is typically the 5th 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 August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Shaoxing with around 131mm 5.2 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.

Shaoxing weather in August »

September

Shaoxing September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 160mm 6hrs 13.7hrs

Shaoxing's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Shaoxing, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Shaoxing and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Shaoxing with around 160mm 6.3 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.

Shaoxing weather in September »

October

Shaoxing October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 76mm 5.5hrs 14.5hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Shaoxing and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shaoxing, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Shaoxing and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Shaoxing with around 76mm 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Shaoxing weather in October »

November

Shaoxing November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 56mm 5.2hrs 11.3hrs

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Shaoxing during the month of November

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shaoxing, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Shaoxing and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Shaoxing with around 56mm 2.2 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Shaoxing weather in November »

December

Shaoxing December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 45mm 5.1hrs 12hrs

December in Shaoxing is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Shaoxing, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Shaoxing and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Shaoxing with around 45mm 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.

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Shaoxing weather stats

Shaoxing weather statistics
Hottest month: July 33.4°C 92.1°F
Driest month: December 45mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: August 8.3hrs
Coldest month: January 8.4°C 47.1°F
Wettest month: June 191mm 7.5ins
Warmest sea: August 27.6°C 81.7°F
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