Hangzhou, ChinaQuick decision
When to visit Hangzhou?
🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
64°F–79°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 36°F | 50°F | 34% | 0.1in | 7.3h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 37°F | 52°F | 39% | 0.1in | 6.9h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 46°F | 63°F | 42% | 0.1in | 7.2h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 55°F | 73°F | 42% | 0.2in | 8.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 64°F | 79°F | 44% | 0.2in | 8.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 72°F | 84°F | 62% | 0.5in | 7.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 79°F | 91°F | 54% | 0.2in | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 79°F | 93°F | 49% | 0.2in | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 72°F | 84°F | 47% | 0.2in | 9.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 59°F | 72°F | 29% | 0.1in | 7.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 50°F | 64°F | 34% | 0.1in | 7.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 37°F | 54°F | 23% | 0.1in | 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°F, 43% rainy days, 8.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 32°F, 55% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 23°F, 37% rainy days, 8.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 11°F, 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°F. 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°F.
In winter, the average score is 4.8/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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