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Jinan Weather

Jinan has four distinct seasons due to its location at warm temperate continental monsoon zone. The city is dry and warm in spring, rainy and hot in summer, cool and clear in autumn, dry and cold in winter. The best time to visit Jinan is autumn, from September till November. After the concentrated rainfall in July and August, groundwater level of the city rises tremendously, which boosts the spurting of numerous springs in the city. Please have a look at our Jinan Tours and choose your time of travel.

The average annual temperature of Jinan is 14 °C (57 °F), with January being the coldest and driest month and July the hottest and wettest one. January has an average low temperature of -5.4 °C (22 °F) and an average high of 4 °C (39 °F). July has an average low temperature of 23 °C (73 °F) and an average high of 33 °C (91 °F). The annual precipitation is around 675 millimeters (27 inches), most of which happen in July and August.

Jinan Average Climate by Month

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High (^oC)	4	7	14	22	28	33	33	32	28	22	14	6
Low (^oC)	-5	-3	3	11	17	21	24	23	18	12	4	-3
Rain (mm)	5.08	7.62	10.16	25.4	33.02	73.66	187.96	167.64	58.42	27.94	17.78	7.62
High (^oF)	38	43	56	71	82	90	91	88	81	71	56	42
Low (^oF)	22	26	37	51	62	69	74	72	63	52	38	26
Rain (in)	0.2	0.3	0.4	1	1.3	2.9	7.4	6.6	2.3	1.1	0.7	0.3

Jinan Average Monthly Temperatures

Jinan Average Monthly Precipitation (inches)

Jinan Average Monthly Precipitation

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Q: john Asked on 2013-01-11 Reply

I am planning to move to Jinan and teach at the Foreign Language school. I will be living there at the school and getting a salary of 2500 US per month. Is this enogh to like comfortably? Also. on my arrival, is it possible to book a tour with you to learn about the city and area?

Dear Sir or Madam, We specialize in designing a tailor-made tour to China and you could check some tour packages for reference. Please click: http://www.chinahighlights.com/jinan/tours.htm If you are also interested in traveling other cities in China, please click: http://www.chinahighlights.com/tour/ I am glad to arrange a tour for you. Lussie Lu Replied on 2013-01-12

Q: Maythu Asked on 2013-01-01 Reply

Am going jinan in Januaury, is it cold and snowy there?

Hi Maythu, January has an average low temperature of -5.4 °C (22 °F) and an average high of 4 °C (39 °F). It is cold and may snow there. Please bring warm clothes with you. Regards, Coco Coco Yang Replied on 2013-01-01

Q: Frangky Asked on 2012-12-30 Reply

Hi, I have plan to Shandong on Jan 7-12, and the distination to Linyi City.How far Linyi City to Taian City Which Airport close to these cities? How about the weather ?Thank youFrangky

Hi Frangky, it is very cold in Shangdong Province. The temperature is from -4°C to 4°C in January. From Linyi City to Taian City is about 200km. There is an airport in Linyi City, the Linyi Airport. Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-01-04

Q: joyce tobias Asked on 2012-11-25 Reply

Hello! We plan to see the great wall of China. How far is it from Jinan? and how do we get there?

Hi Joyce, it is about 410km. You can take bullet train from Jinan West Railway Station to Beijing first. Then arrange a tour to the Great Wall.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2012-11-25

Q: joyce tobias Asked on 2012-11-25 Reply

This is Joyce Tobias from the Philippines. We will be in Jinan on December 13 to Dec. 18, 2012. May I know the weather condition especially the temperature so i could decide what clothes to bring. Thank you

Hi Joyce, the average temperate in Jinan in Dec. is from -3 °C to 6 °C. You can also check the up to date weather information via this website: http://www.weather.com.cn/english/

Whitney Liao Replied on 2012-11-26