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Monthly climate in Zhoushan, Jiangsu, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Zhoushan features a humid subtropical climate (Cwa). Temperatures typically range between 3 °C (38 °F) and 28 °C (83 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -10 °C (15 °F) or can rise to as high as 38 °C (100 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1028 mm (40.5 inches) and receives 97 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Zhoushan enjoys an average of 3027 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 59 minutes to 14 hours 17 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Zhoushan, Jiangsu, China §

The warmest months in Zhoushan are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 25 to 28 °C (78 - 83 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 3 to 5 °C (38 - 42 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Zhoushan experiences 125 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 33 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Zhoushan, Jiangsu, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 16°C
(61°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 31°C
(87°F)		 35°C
(95°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 38°C
(100°F)		 36°C
(98°F)		 35°C
(96°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 27°C
(82°F)		 18°C
(65°F)
Mean maximum 13°C
(55°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 34°C
(94°F)		 35°C
(96°F)		 35°C
(95°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 16°C
(61°F)
Average high 7°C
(45°F)		 10°C
(49°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 31°C
(89°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 10°C
(50°F)
Daily mean 3°C
(38°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 5°C
(42°F)
Average low -0°C
(32°F)		 2°C
(35°F)		 7°C
(44°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 26°C
(78°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 2°C
(35°F)
Mean minimum -6°C
(21°F)		 -4°C
(26°F)		 1°C
(33°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 -5°C
(23°F)
Minimum -10°C
(15°F)		 -5°C
(23°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 -8°C
(18°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Zhoushan, Jiangsu, China §

Zhoushan usually has the most precipitation in June, July and August, with an average of 12 rainy days and 171 mm (6.7 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Zhoushan are February, November and December. On average, 35 mm (1.4 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Zhoushan, Jiangsu, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 43 (1.7) 35 (1.4) 51 (2.0) 49 (1.9) 119 (4.7) 125 (4.9) 253 (10.0) 135 (5.3) 91 (3.6) 58 (2.3) 36 (1.4) 33 (1.3)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 6 6 7 7 7 7 17 14 9 6 5 6

Monthly sunshine hours in Zhoushan, Jiangsu, China §

The sunniest months in Zhoushan are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 9 hours 30 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Zhoushan: January, February and December receive an average of 6 hours 49 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Zhoushan, Jiangsu, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 172 222 256 257 281 284 282 306 268 242 227 225
Mean daily daylight hours 10h 13m 10h 59m 11h 58m 13h 0m 13h 51m 14h 17m 14h 4m 13h 19m 12h 20m 11h 19m 10h 26m 9h 59m

Solar UV radiation in Zhoushan, Jiangsu, China §

Zhoushan experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 11 - 11, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 5. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Zhoushan UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Zhoushan, Jiangsu, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 4 5 7 9 10 11 11 11 9 7 5 3

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Zhoushan, Jiangsu, China

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Zhoushan. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Zhoushan's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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