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Monthly climate in Jinan, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Jinan features a humid subtropical climate (Cwa). Temperatures typically range between 0 °C (32 °F) and 28 °C (83 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -19 °C (-1 °F) or can rise to as high as 38 °C (101 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 686 mm (27.0 inches) and receives 66 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Jinan enjoys an average of 3262 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 41 minutes to 14 hours 36 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Jinan, China §

The warmest months in Jinan are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 27 to 28 °C (80 - 83 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 0 to 3 °C (32 - 38 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Jinan experiences 123 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 75 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Jinan, 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 14°C
(58°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 37°C
(99°F)		 38°C
(101°F)		 37°C
(100°F)		 36°C
(98°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 16°C
(60°F)
Mean maximum 11°C
(53°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 34°C
(94°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 35°C
(95°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 22°C
(71°F)		 12°C
(55°F)
Average high 4°C
(40°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 31°C
(87°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 7°C
(44°F)
Daily mean -0°C
(32°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 22°C
(71°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 2°C
(35°F)
Average low -4°C
(24°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 -3°C
(28°F)
Mean minimum -11°C
(13°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 10°C
(49°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 2°C
(37°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 -10°C
(14°F)
Minimum -19°C
(-1°F)		 -11°C
(12°F)		 -4°C
(26°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 7°C
(44°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 20°C
(67°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 -5°C
(23°F)		 -13°C
(8°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Jinan, China §

Jinan usually has the most precipitation in June, July and August, with an average of 11 rainy days and 139 mm (5.5 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Jinan are January, February and December. On average, 10 mm (0.4 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Jinan, 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) 6 (0.2) 15 (0.6) 20 (0.8) 45 (1.8) 34 (1.3) 71 (2.8) 155 (6.1) 193 (7.6) 70 (2.7) 40 (1.6) 30 (1.2) 8 (0.3)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 1 2 4 5 5 7 14 12 6 4 4 2

Monthly sunshine hours in Jinan, China §

The sunniest months in Jinan are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 21 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Jinan: January, November and December receive an average of 7 hours 22 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Jinan, 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 197 244 285 282 322 312 317 303 268 245 238 241
Mean daily daylight hours 9h 56m 10h 49m 11h 57m 13h 8m 14h 7m 14h 36m 14h 21m 13h 30m 12h 23m 11h 13m 10h 12m 9h 41m

Solar UV radiation in Jinan, China §

Jinan experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 9 - 11, which corresponds to the Very High / 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 4. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Jinan UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Jinan, 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) 3 4 6 8 9 10 11 9 8 7 4 3

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Jinan, China

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Jinan. 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 Jinan'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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