Climate normals · 1970–2000
Nanjing Climate
Nanjing is a city in China (04) with a population of about 9,314,685. Its average annual temperature is 16°C (61°F), with roughly 1072 mm of rain per year.
16°C
Avg Temp
1072
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Nanjing Climate
Nanjing has an average annual temperature of 16°C (61°F) and receives about 1072 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16°C
Avg Temp
1072
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / 37° | 37 mm |
| February | 5° / 40° | 51 mm |
| March | 9° / 48° | 75 mm |
| April | 16° / 60° | 88 mm |
| May | 21° / 70° | 92 mm |
| June | 25° / 77° | 155 mm |
| July | 28° / 83° | 210 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 127 mm |
| September | 23° / 74° | 97 mm |
| October | 18° / 64° | 54 mm |
| November | 11° / 52° | 56 mm |
| December | 5° / 41° | 30 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Nanjing
The most comfortable months to visit Nanjing are typically May, October and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near -1°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Nanjing are typically May, October and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Nanjing, China has an average annual temperature of 16°C and about 1072 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Nanjing average about 32°C (90°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.