Hangzhou, ChinaQuick decision
When to visit Hangzhou?
🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
18°C–26°C in May
🌧 Least rain
44% rainy days in May
🌧 Wettest month
February (39%)
📅 Best score
7.5/10
Monthly climate data
Hangzhou weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 2°C | 10°C | 34% | 2.5 | 7.3h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 3°C | 11°C | 39% | 2.9 | 6.9h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 8°C | 17°C | 42% | 3.4 | 7.2h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 13°C | 23°C | 42% | 4.2 | 8.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 18°C | 26°C | 44% | 5.4 | 8.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 22°C | 29°C | 62% | 11.8 | 7.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 26°C | 33°C | 54% | 6.2 | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 26°C | 34°C | 49% | 5.6 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 22°C | 29°C | 47% | 4.7 | 9.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 15°C | 22°C | 29% | 1.9 | 7.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 10°C | 18°C | 34% | 2.4 | 7.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 3°C | 12°C | 23% | 1.6 | 8.6h | 5.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 22°C, 43% rainy days, 8.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 32°C, 55% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 23°C, 37% rainy days, 8.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 11°C, 32% rainy days, 7.6h sunshine/day. Score: 4.8/10.
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FAQ
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May is ideal with 44% rainy days and 26°C. The months of May & September offer comparable conditions.
February is the wettest month with 39% rainy days.
Yes, May is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.8/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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