What’s the climate like in Hangzhou?
The current climate of Hangzhou features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 21°C during the day to lows of 5°C. The average yearly temperature is around 14°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -11°C and in the warmer months around 7°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Hangzhou in recent years was 29°C in March 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -6°C in January 2016.
On average, Hangzhou gets 1216 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 132 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Hangzhou?
The best time to visit Hangzhou for pleasant to warm weather is March, April and August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Hangzhou.
Climate Table of Hangzhou
The climate table of Hangzhou shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -8 | -10 | 1 | -3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | -5 | -11 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 16 | 34 | 58 | 137 | 189 | 212 | 155 | 143 | 156 | 75 | 25 | 16 |
| Snow (cm) | 13 | 17 | 14 | 31 | 16 | 3,9 | 0,1 | 1,2 | 3,8 | 16 | 9,5 | 5,5 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 14°C
- Highest temperature: 21°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 5°C in December
- Precipitation*: 1216 mm per year, averaging 101 mm per month
- Snowfall: 132 cm per year
- Driest months: 16 mm in January, December and 25 mm in November
- Wettest months: 212 mm in June, 189 mm in May and 156 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Hangzhou
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Hangzhou, China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Hangzhou
This graph shows how much precipitation Hangzhou, China, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Hangzhou
This graph shows how much snow Hangzhou, China, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Hangzhou
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Hangzhou, China. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Hangzhou
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Hangzhou, China. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Hangzhou
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Hangzhou, China, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Hangzhou
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Hangzhou, China, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Hangzhou by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hangzhou. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
