When to go · Hangzhou, China
Best Time to Visit Hangzhou
The sweet spot for Hangzhou is October, April and November. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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October, April, November
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
May, December, January
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
August, July
Wettest is June (301mm)
Hangzhou weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11°C / 52°F | 1°C / 34°F | 66mm | cool, some rain |
| Feb | 12°C / 54°F | 4°C / 39°F | 95mm | cool, some rain |
| Mar | 18°C / 64°F | 9°C / 48°F | 145mm | mild, wet |
| AprBEST | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 54°F | 94mm | mild, some rain |
| May | 26°C / 79°F | 17°C / 63°F | 167mm | warm, wet |
| Jun | 30°C / 86°F | 22°C / 72°F | 301mm | hot, very wet |
| Jul | 33°C / 91°F | 26°C / 79°F | 214mm | hot, very wet |
| Aug | 33°C / 91°F | 26°C / 79°F | 231mm | hot, very wet |
| Sep | 29°C / 84°F | 22°C / 72°F | 127mm | hot, wet |
| OctBEST | 24°C / 75°F | 15°C / 59°F | 57mm | warm, mostly dry |
| NovBEST | 19°C / 66°F | 9°C / 48°F | 70mm | mild, some rain |
| Dec | 11°C / 52°F | 2°C / 36°F | 36mm | cool, mostly dry |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Hangzhou plans around the seasons for you.