Hangzhou Weather

Hangzhou has a temperate maritime climate with four distinct seasons. June and September are the rainiest months with 200mm falling in each and rainfall building up in preceding months and sharply tailing off afterwards. Hangzhou is occasionally hit by typhoons in August or September, which account for the second rainy season.

The average annual temperature is 16.5 °C (61.7 °F). The city has abundant rainfall. The annual precipitation is 1141 mm (45 inches), and the annual sunshine totals 1765 hours. Hangzhou City is suitable for travel all year round, but the most pleasant and popular time is autumn. Have a look at our Hangzhou Tour Packages and choose your time of travel.

Hangzhou Spring

Spring

Spring is from March to May. It is a good time to see the peach blossom on the Su Causeway across West Lake. The weather warms up and becomes humid gradually, but with frequent and sharp changes of temperature and weather condition. Prepare coats and sweaters are enough to cope with the weather, and also long-sleeve shirts for the day when it gets warmer.

Summer

Summer is from June to September. Summer is very hot and humid. From mid-June to mid-July is the period of plum rain month, with continuous drizzling and rainfall. The average temperature is usually well above 34 °C (86 °F), and sometimes the highest temperature reaches up to 40 °C (104 °F). Wear any summer clothes, such as shirts, shorts and skirts. Preparing sunglasses, hats, umbrella, and drinking lots of water is recommended. It is very relaxing to visit the nearby water towns in summer, such as Xitang and Wuzhen. During the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival around September, the osmanthus blossoms are in full bloom, making the city a fragrant place everywhere.

Autumn

Autumn is from October to November. The pleasant dry and cool weather makes it the best time of the year to visit Hangzhou. The weather changes frequently, but a light sweater, a coat and a shirt are enough to cope with it.

Hangzhou Winter

Winter

Winter is from December to February. Winter is cold at just above freezing on average, with heavy humidity, and it snows sometimes. January is the coldest month with the low temperature dropping to -3 °C (26°F). The average low and high temperature is respectively at 2 °C (37 °F) and 11 °C (51 °F) in December, 0 °C (33 °F) and 7 °C (46 °F) in January, and 2 °C (35 °F) and 9 °C (48 °F) in February. Prepare sweater and down jacket for winter.

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Hangzhou Climate Information by Month

Hangzhou Average Climate by Month

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High (oC) 8 9 14 20 25 29 34 33 28 23 18 11
Low (oC) 1 2 6 12 17 22 25 25 20 14 9 3
Rain (mm) 66.04 91.44 116.84 129.54 162.56 203.2 132.08 154.94 180.34 73.66 58.42 50.8
High (oF) 46 48 57 68 77 83 92 91 81 73 63 51
Low (oF) 33 35 42 53 62 70 77 76 68 57 47 37
Rain (in) 2.6 3.6 4.6 5.1 6.4 8 5.2 6.1 7.1 2.9 2.3 2

Hangzhou Average Monthly Temperatures

Hangzhou Average Monthly Temperatures

Hangzhou Average Monthly Precipitation (inches)

Hangzhou Average Monthly Precipitation

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Q: firdaus Asked on 2012-11-29 Reply
i''m visiting hangzhou this 5 december 12 for two weeks. as u told here it is very cold. i dont have any idea what kind of jacket will be nice for me. is 2 ply of normal sweater will be ok? i never been to cold country.
Dear Sir or Madam, Based on the information from weather forecast, the average temperature will be 5-10℃（41-50℉）, it might be rainy, so it'll cold. You'd better take some warm clothes, such cotton padded clothes or down jacket and a sweater. Lussie Lu Replied on 2012-11-30
Q: Ali Ahmad Asked on 2012-11-14 Reply
I''m planning to go to Hangzhou with my family because its a really beautiful city. However we are Muslim and can only eat halal food. Are there halal restaurants readily available in Hangzhou?

Hi Ali, there are lots of halal restaurants in Hangzhou, please check here: http://www.chinahighlights.com/hangzhou/restaurants.htm

Whitney Liao Replied on 2012-11-15
Q: Richard Chen Asked on 2012-10-20 Reply
I am planning to go to Hangzhou in late December, will the West Lake be frozen and thus no cruise available?

Hi Richard, it may be frozen. From the previous report, the average temperature in Hangzhou is 2°C (36°F) at the end of Decenber. You can also check the up to date information via this website: http://www.weather.com.cn/english/  

Whitney Liao Replied on 2012-10-22
Q: Connie Asked on 2012-09-21 Reply
Hi dear,I just booked the flight to Hangzhou for 29/4 to 6/5/2013, i want to know the weather during this travel date based on the past year condition. We are from the M''sia, so worried can''t stand for too cold weather and elder will go along. what is the best cloth to bring ... Thank for your advice in advance.

Hi Connie,

The weather  from 29/4 to 6/5/2013 is quite pleasant, with plentiful sunshine and cool days and nights.  The temperatures is 17 °C (62 °F) - 25 °C (77 °F). A long-sleeve skirt and a light coat is enough for these days. It rains sometimes, so umbrella is also needed when going out.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2012-09-23
Q: wilianto aulia Asked on 2012-06-10 Reply
Hi,I''m planning going to hangzhou on 20 - 27 dec. we''re 9 adults + 2 child. I would like to ask about:1. how much the bus cost from airport to Ibis xiasha hotel ?2. how much a car rental for one day tour in hangzhou ?3. how about the cost from hangzhou - suzhou - zhouzuang - shanghai ?Thanks for your cooporation, I am waiting towards for your reply
Dear Wilianto Aulia, I am Cecilia, a trip advisor of China Highlights, thank you for your question. Following are the issues you concern about: 1. You ‘d pay CNY800 to rent a car from airport to Ibis xiasha hotel. 2. It is CNY1700 for a car rental one day tour in Hangzhou by 18 seats Toyota including a driver and an English guide. 3. The car rental price to Hangzhou - Suzhou – zhouzhuang - shanghai depends on the days you rent; it is CNY2000 per day including a driver and an English guide. Note: 1.We are not provide car rental separately due to all our drivers can’t speak English, so he can’t solve the problems during the tour. 2. You can only use the car 8 hours a day, the fee which surpasses the specified time is CNY100 per hour and CNY50 per hour for the guide. By the way, could you please let me know have you fixed the itinerary yet? I am willing to assist the China tour for your all. Feel free to contact me at Cecilia@chinahighlights.net if you need any tour package. Kind regards, Cecilia Cecilia Peng Replied on 2012-06-11