Monthly climate in Tianjin, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Tianjin features a humid continental climate (Dwa). Temperatures typically range between -2 °C (28 °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 39 °C (103 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 588 mm (23.2 inches) and receives 56 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Tianjin enjoys an average of 3340 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 27 minutes to 14 hours 51 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Tianjin, China §

The warmest months in Tianjin are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 26 to 28 °C (79 - 83 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -2 to 0 °C (28 - 33 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Tianjin experiences 127 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 95 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Tianjin, 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 11°C
(53°F)
23°C
(74°F)
30°C
(86°F)
34°C
(93°F)
37°C
(100°F)
39°C
(103°F)
39°C
(103°F)
37°C
(99°F)
35°C
(96°F)
32°C
(90°F)
26°C
(79°F)
13°C
(56°F)
Mean maximum 8°C
(47°F)
16°C
(61°F)
25°C
(76°F)
31°C
(88°F)
36°C
(96°F)
37°C
(99°F)
37°C
(99°F)
36°C
(97°F)
34°C
(93°F)
28°C
(82°F)
21°C
(70°F)
10°C
(51°F)
Average high 3°C
(37°F)
6°C
(43°F)
14°C
(58°F)
21°C
(71°F)
28°C
(82°F)
31°C
(89°F)
32°C
(90°F)
31°C
(88°F)
28°C
(82°F)
20°C
(68°F)
12°C
(54°F)
4°C
(40°F)
Daily mean -2°C
(28°F)
0°C
(33°F)
9°C
(48°F)
16°C
(61°F)
22°C
(72°F)
26°C
(79°F)
28°C
(83°F)
27°C
(80°F)
23°C
(73°F)
14°C
(58°F)
7°C
(44°F)
-1°C
(30°F)
Average low -7°C
(20°F)
-4°C
(24°F)
3°C
(38°F)
10°C
(50°F)
16°C
(61°F)
21°C
(70°F)
24°C
(76°F)
23°C
(74°F)
18°C
(65°F)
9°C
(49°F)
2°C
(36°F)
-5°C
(23°F)
Mean minimum -12°C
(10°F)
-9°C
(15°F)
-3°C
(26°F)
3°C
(38°F)
10°C
(50°F)
15°C
(59°F)
20°C
(69°F)
19°C
(66°F)
13°C
(55°F)
3°C
(37°F)
-4°C
(25°F)
-11°C
(12°F)
Minimum -19°C
(-1°F)
-13°C
(9°F)
-5°C
(24°F)
1°C
(33°F)
6°C
(43°F)
12°C
(53°F)
19°C
(66°F)
17°C
(63°F)
11°C
(51°F)
1°C
(35°F)
-6°C
(22°F)
-14°C
(7°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Tianjin, China §

Tianjin usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 10 rainy days and 131 mm (5.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Tianjin are January, February and December. On average, 4 mm (0.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Tianjin, 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) 1 (0.1) 8 (0.3) 15 (0.6) 30 (1.2) 25 (1.0) 52 (2.1) 182 (7.2) 156 (6.1) 57 (2.2) 40 (1.6) 21 (0.8) 2 (0.1)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 0 1 3 4 3 7 14 13 4 4 3 0

Monthly sunshine hours in Tianjin, China §

The sunniest months in Tianjin are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 25 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Tianjin: January, November and December receive an average of 7 hours 33 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Tianjin, 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 205 251 291 294 329 317 311 306 285 256 241 248
Mean daily daylight hours 9h 44m 10h 42m 11h 57m 13h 13m 14h 18m 14h 51m 14h 34m 13h 37m 12h 24m 11h 8m 10h 1m 9h 27m

Solar UV radiation in Tianjin, China §

Tianjin experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, 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 Low / 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 Tianjin UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Tianjin, 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) 2 4 6 8 9 9 11 9 7 6 4 2

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Tianjin, China

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