AI-generatedJiujiang at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,740 h
- Rain a year
- 1,655 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 41 m
Climate in Jiujiang
Jiujiang has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,740 hours of sunshine a year, Jiujiang is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Jiujiang
The best time to visit Jiujiang is from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to November. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. Rain is frequent from March to August; the wettest month is June with 329 mm.
Jiujiang through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Jiujiang in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 17–28 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Jiujiang in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 30–34 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Jiujiang in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–30 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Jiujiang in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–12 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Mar – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: October
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: October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:1717:47
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:02–06:49 · evening 17:15–18:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:53–06:02 · evening 18:01–18:11
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 Jiujiang compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The days get 0.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 13° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.1 h |
What is the weather like in Jiujiang in October?
In October, Jiujiang is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Jiujiang.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min06:17 – 17:47
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 6 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 51 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 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 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %82 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Jiujiang
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October has the better holiday weather in Jiujiang: score 82 against 76. In November, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. November has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 82better | 76 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 hbetter | 4.4 h |
| Rainy days | 7better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 56 mmbetter | 66 mm |
| Muggy days | 6 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Jiujiang month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
25January9° · 2.8 h
In January, Jiujiang is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jiujiang.
Jiujiang in January34February12° · 3.2 h
In February, Jiujiang is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jiujiang.
Jiujiang in February55March17° · 3.6 h
In March, Jiujiang is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 145 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Jiujiang.
Jiujiang in March64April23° · 4.6 h
In April, Jiujiang is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 193 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Jiujiang.
Jiujiang in April63May28° · 5.1 h
In May, Jiujiang is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 219 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Jiujiang.
Jiujiang in May38June30° · 4.7 h
In June, Jiujiang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 329 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jiujiang.
Jiujiang in June30July34° · 6.8 h
In July, Jiujiang is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 208 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jiujiang.
Jiujiang in July32August33° · 6.8 h
In August, Jiujiang is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 152 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jiujiang.
Jiujiang in August65September30° · 5.9 h
In September, Jiujiang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 79 mm. On about 14 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 Jiujiang.
Jiujiang in September82October24° · 5.3 h
In October, Jiujiang is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Jiujiang.
Jiujiang in October76November18° · 4.4 h
In November, Jiujiang is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Jiujiang.
Jiujiang in November46December12° · 4.0 h
In December, Jiujiang is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Jiujiang.
Jiujiang 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 Jiujiang
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 6 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 143 days a year, mostly from May to September.
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 | 25 | 9° | 2° | 2.8 h | 9 | 69 |
| FebruaryFeb | 34 | 12° | 4° | 3.2 h | 11 | 95 |
| MarchMar | 55 | 17° | 8° | 3.6 h | 14 | 145 |
| AprilApr | 64 | 23° | 14° | 4.6 h | 14 | 193 |
| MayMay | 63 | 28° | 19° | 5.1 h | 14 | 219 |
| JuneJun | 38 | 30° | 23° | 4.7 h | 17 | 329 |
| JulyJul | 30 | 34° | 26° | 6.8 h | 14 | 208 |
| AugustAug | 32 | 33° | 26° | 6.8 h | 14 | 152 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 30° | 21° | 5.9 h | 8 | 79 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 24° | 16° | 5.3 h | 7 | 56 |
| NovemberNov | 76 | 18° | 10° | 4.4 h | 8 | 66 |
| DecemberDec | 46 | 12° | 4° | 4.0 h | 7 | 44 |
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
29.70° N, 116.00° E · 41 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Jiujiang
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 5.3 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Jiujiang, 46 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Jiujiang: 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, Jiujiang has about 7 rainy days with 56 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Jiujiang
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 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 Jiujiang
How breezy and how cloudy Jiujiang 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 Jiujiang typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 51 % of the sky over Jiujiang: variable cloud, with about 5.3 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 Jiujiang
How often the day gets hot in Jiujiang (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, Jiujiang has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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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Jiujiang 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.
Jiujiang has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 31).
- 61
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 58
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 31
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 82
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 36
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 25 min
- Distance
- 9,070 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.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
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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Jiujiang vs Nanchang
In October the holiday weather in Jiujiang and Nanchang is about equally good (score 82 vs 84). During the day Nanchang is 1 °C warmer than Jiujiang. Nanchang gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Jiujiang | Nanchang |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 82 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 |
| Best time | Oct – Nov | Oct – Nov |
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In October, Jiujiang ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Nanchang25°84
- 3Jingdezhen26°84
- 4Zhujiajiao24°83
- 5JiujiangThis page24°82
- 6Nanjing23°82
- 7Jiaxing24°82
- 8Taizhou23°82
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Frequently asked questions about Jiujiang
When is the best time to visit Jiujiang?
The best time to visit Jiujiang is from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Jiujiang?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Jiujiang?
Rain is frequent from March to August; the wettest month is June with 329 mm. The driest month is December with 44 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Jiujiang get?
Jiujiang gets around 1,740 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.8 hours a day; in January there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Jiujiang in?
Jiujiang is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Jiujiang?
A nonstop flight from London to Jiujiang takes about 11 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,070 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Jiujiang?
Jiujiang has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 31). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61, May half-term 58, summer holidays 31, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 36.