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Monthly climate in Rizhao, Shandong, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Rizhao features a humid subtropical climate (Cwa). Temperatures typically range between 1 °C (35 °F) and 27 °C (80 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -15 °C (5 °F) or can rise to as high as 34 °C (93 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 842 mm (33.1 inches) and receives 78 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Rizhao enjoys an average of 3262 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 47 minutes to 14 hours 29 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Rizhao, Shandong, China §

The warmest months in Rizhao are July, August and September, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 23 to 27 °C (74 - 80 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 1 to 4 °C (35 - 39 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Rizhao experiences 75 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 43 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Rizhao, Shandong, 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 10°C
(49°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 21°C
(69°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 30°C
(85°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 32°C
(91°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 27°C
(82°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 14°C
(58°F)
Mean maximum 9°C
(48°F)		 12°C
(55°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 28°C
(84°F)		 31°C
(89°F)		 31°C
(89°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 12°C
(54°F)
Average high 4°C
(40°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 11°C
(51°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 27°C
(82°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 26°C
(78°F)		 20°C
(67°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 7°C
(44°F)
Daily mean 1°C
(35°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 26°C
(78°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 4°C
(39°F)
Average low -1°C
(30°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 1°C
(34°F)
Mean minimum -8°C
(19°F)		 -5°C
(24°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)
Minimum -15°C
(5°F)		 -9°C
(16°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 -10°C
(14°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Rizhao, Shandong, China §

Rizhao usually has the most precipitation in June, July and August, with an average of 11 rainy days and 169 mm (6.6 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Rizhao are January, February and December. On average, 19 mm (0.7 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Rizhao, Shandong, 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) 19 (0.7) 22 (0.9) 35 (1.4) 39 (1.5) 64 (2.5) 88 (3.5) 241 (9.5) 176 (6.9) 83 (3.3) 32 (1.3) 25 (1.0) 16 (0.6)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 3 3 4 7 8 6 14 15 8 4 3 3

Monthly sunshine hours in Rizhao, Shandong, China §

The sunniest months in Rizhao are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 14 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Rizhao: January, November and December receive an average of 7 hours 20 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Rizhao, Shandong, 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 200 241 282 283 315 310 316 303 280 253 234 240
Mean daily daylight hours 10h 2m 10h 53m 11h 58m 13h 5m 14h 1m 14h 29m 14h 15m 13h 26m 12h 22m 11h 15m 10h 17m 9h 47m

Solar UV radiation in Rizhao, Shandong, China §

Rizhao experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 10 - 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 5. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Rizhao UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Rizhao, Shandong, 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 5 7 8 10 10 11 10 8 7 5 3

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Rizhao, Shandong, China

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