Hangzhou weather in September
Temperature, sea and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in September
Good
Best time to visit: April – May, September – November
What is the weather like in Hangzhou in September?
In September, Hangzhou is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 106 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Hangzhou.
September compared
How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.
| AugustAug | SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 64 | 79 |
| Day | 33° | 28° | 23° |
| Night | 25° | 21° | 15° |
| Sea | 29° | 27° | 23° |
| Sun | 6 h | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rain days | 15 | 11 | 7 |
More details for September
- Daylight
- 12 h 23 min05:43 – 18:06
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 23 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 60 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 9 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Shanghai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %86 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %52 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in September
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Hangzhou in September: quick answers
Is Hangzhou hot in September?
Yes. In September, Hangzhou is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C and nights stay around 21 °C. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Hangzhou in September?
Yes. In September the sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Hangzhou in September?
Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 106 mm in total.
Hangzhou month by month
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences