AI-generatedJinzhou at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,710 h
- Rain a year
- 583 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 26 m
Climate in Jinzhou
Jinzhou has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year, Jinzhou is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Jinzhou
The best time to visit Jinzhou is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is August with 152 mm of precipitation.
Jinzhou through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Jinzhou in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 10–25 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Jinzhou in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–30 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Jinzhou in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 8–26 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Jinzhou in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- −1–3 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
06:0517:17
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:48–06:43 · evening 16:39–17:34
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:38–05:48 · evening 17:34–17:44
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Jinzhou compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 3° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Jinzhou in October?
In October, Jinzhou is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Jinzhou.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min06:05 – 17:17
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 33 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %92 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Jinzhou
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Jinzhou (score 92 and 95). Daytime highs are about the same. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 92 | 95 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Rainfall | 36 mm | 34 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Jinzhou month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
42January−1° · 6.6 h
In January, Jinzhou is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Jinzhou.
Jinzhou in January45February3° · 7.4 h
In February, Jinzhou is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Jinzhou.
Jinzhou in February55March10° · 8.1 h
In March, Jinzhou is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Jinzhou.
Jinzhou in March95April18° · 8.3 h
In April, Jinzhou is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 34 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Jinzhou.
Jinzhou in April95May25° · 8.9 h
In May, Jinzhou is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Jinzhou.
Jinzhou in May83June28° · 7.7 h
In June, Jinzhou is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 73 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Jinzhou.
Jinzhou in June61July30° · 6.7 h
In July, Jinzhou is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 138 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Jinzhou.
Jinzhou in July65August30° · 7.4 h
In August, Jinzhou is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 152 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Jinzhou.
Jinzhou in August93September26° · 8.1 h
In September, Jinzhou is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Jinzhou.
Jinzhou in September92October18° · 7.3 h
In October, Jinzhou is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Jinzhou.
Jinzhou in October42November8° · 6.3 h
In November, Jinzhou is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Jinzhou.
Jinzhou in November40December1° · 6.1 h
In December, Jinzhou is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Jinzhou.
Jinzhou in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Jinzhou
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−11°), the warmest in July (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 60 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 42 | −1° | −11° | 6.6 h | 1 | 4 |
| FebruaryFeb | 45 | 3° | −7° | 7.4 h | 1 | 6 |
| MarchMar | 55 | 10° | −1° | 8.1 h | 3 | 13 |
| AprilApr | 95 | 18° | 7° | 8.3 h | 5 | 34 |
| MayMay | 95 | 25° | 14° | 8.9 h | 6 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 28° | 19° | 7.7 h | 8 | 73 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 30° | 22° | 6.7 h | 10 | 138 |
| AugustAug | 65 | 30° | 21° | 7.4 h | 10 | 152 |
| SeptemberSep | 93 | 26° | 15° | 8.1 h | 6 | 50 |
| OctoberOct | 92 | 18° | 8° | 7.3 h | 5 | 36 |
| NovemberNov | 42 | 8° | −2° | 6.3 h | 3 | 23 |
| DecemberDec | 40 | 1° | −9° | 6.1 h | 2 | 5 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
41.11° N, 121.14° E · 26 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Jinzhou
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.3 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Jinzhou, 65 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Jinzhou: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Jinzhou has about 5 rainy days with 36 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Jinzhou
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 80 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Jinzhou
How breezy and how cloudy Jinzhou is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Jinzhou typically peaks at 24 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 33 % of the sky over Jinzhou: mostly sunny, with about 7.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Jinzhou
How often the day gets hot in Jinzhou (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Jinzhou has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Jinzhou in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Jinzhou has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41).
- 83
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 15 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 93
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 64
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 92
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 0 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 30 min
- Distance
- 8,280 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: China
- Currency
- Chinese Yuan (CNY)
- Language
- Chinese
- Sockets
- Type A, C, I · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +86
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Jinzhou vs Yingkou
In October Jinzhou has the better holiday weather (score 92 vs 85). During the day Yingkou is 1 °C cooler than Jinzhou.
| in October | Jinzhou | Yingkou |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 92 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 17° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 16° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 6 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Jinzhou
When is the best time to visit Jinzhou?
The best time to visit Jinzhou is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Jinzhou?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Jinzhou?
The wettest month is August with 152 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Jinzhou get?
Jinzhou gets around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.9 hours a day; in December there are 6.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Jinzhou in?
Jinzhou is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Jinzhou?
A nonstop flight from London to Jinzhou takes about 10 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,280 km.
Which school holidays are best for Jinzhou?
Jinzhou has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 93, summer holidays 64, October half-term 92, Christmas holidays 41.