| Hangzhou has a subtropical monsoon climate with mild and moist
weather and four distinct seasons. Average temperature in summer is
28.6¡æ (83.5H), 3.8¡æ (38.8H) in winter. Generally, spring starts in
March; April and May are the best seasons for visiting with the average
temperature between 9¡æ -15¡æ . June, July, and August are the rainy
season with frequent showers. The end of June to the early part of
July, marks the start of the Meiyu Season (or Plum Rain Season, of
about a month long rainy season, beginning in early summer when the
plum fruit ripens in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River).
In early August, typhoons often occur bringing heavy rain. During
this period, you should bring an umbrella with you. Even if it does
not rain, an umbrella is also a nice prop for photos you take at the
West Lake. September and October feature excellent weather when clear
skies and bracing air can be enjoyed almost every day. In winter,
on the other hand, the city suffers severe cold since most places
are not equipped with heating systems. However, Hangzhou is still
a tourist capital of China; many travelers pour into the city, their
numbers peaking during holidays and weekends.
Detailed information about the Average, Maximun and Minimum Temperatures
and the rainfall in Hangzhou.
Average Data Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
Average High (F) 44/48 46/50 55/59 66/70 75/79 82/85
Average High (C) 7/9 8/10 13/15 19/21 24/26 28/30
Average Low (F) 31/35 34/37 41/44 51/55 60/64 68/72
Average Low (C) 0/2 1/3 5/7 11/13 16/18 20/22
Rain (in) 2.6/2.7 3.6/3.7 4.6/4.7 5.1/5.2 6.4/6.5 8.0/8.1
Rain (mm) 65/70 90/95 115/120 130/135 160/165 200/205
Average Data July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average High (F) 90/94 89/93 80/83 71/75 61/64 50/53
Average High (C) 32/34 32/34 27/29 22/24 16/18 10/12
Average Low (F) 75/79 74/78 66/70 56/59 45/49 35/39
Average Low (C) 24/26 24/26 19/21 13/15 7/9 2/4
Rain (in) 5.2/5.3 6.1/6.2 7.1/7.2 2.9/3 2.3/2.4 2.0/2.1
Rain (mm) 130/135 155/160 180/185 70/75 60/65 50/55
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