Best time to visit Hangzhou
The best months to visit Hangzhou are October, April and May, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
October, April and May score best for Hangzhou weather:
- April22° / 12°CApril is mild and showery, prime for Longjing tea hills and lake gardens.
- May27° / 17°CMay is warm and green, with good cycling before summer heat builds.
- October24° / 15°COctober is one of the best months, good for Lingyin, Longjing, and Xixi walks.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Hangzhou weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | 1° | 80 | 12 | 10h |
| February | 11° | 3° | 90 | 12 | 11h |
| March | 16° | 7° | 140 | 15 | 12h |
| AprilBest weather | 22° | 12° | 125 | 15 | 13h |
| MayBest weather | 27° | 17° | 130 | 14 | 14h |
| June | 29° | 21° | 220 | 15 | 14h |
| July | 34° | 25° | 175 | 12 | 14h |
| August | 33° | 25° | 160 | 14 | 13h |
| September | 29° | 21° | 125 | 12 | 12h |
| OctoberBest weather | 24° | 15° | 80 | 9 | 11h |
| November | 18° | 9° | 70 | 9 | 10h |
| December | 11° | 3° | 50 | 9 | 10h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Hangzhou month by month
January
Hangzhou in January: 8.7°C high, 1.2°C low, 80mm rain over 12 days, 10.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
February
Hangzhou in February: 11.1°C high, 2.9°C low, 90mm rain over 12 days, 10.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
March
Hangzhou in March: 15.6°C high, 6.6°C low, 140mm rain over 15 days, 11.8h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
AprilBest weather
Hangzhou in April: 22°C high, 12°C low, 125mm rain over 15 days, 12.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
MayBest weather
Hangzhou in May: 27°C high, 17.3°C low, 130mm rain over 14 days, 13.5h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
June
Hangzhou in June: 29.3°C high, 21.3°C low, 220mm rain over 15 days, 13.9h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
July
Hangzhou in July: 34.1°C high, 25.2°C low, 175mm rain over 12 days, 13.8h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
August
Hangzhou in August: 33.4°C high, 24.9°C low, 160mm rain over 14 days, 13.1h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
September
Hangzhou in September: 28.8°C high, 20.7°C low, 125mm rain over 12 days, 12.2h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
OctoberBest weather
Hangzhou in October: 23.7°C high, 14.8°C low, 80mm rain over 9 days, 11.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
November
Hangzhou in November: 17.7°C high, 8.7°C low, 70mm rain over 9 days, 10.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
December
Hangzhou in December: 11.4°C high, 3°C low, 50mm rain over 9 days, 10.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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