AI-generatedKaifeng at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jun · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,930 h
- Rain a year
- 690 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 76 m
Climate in Kaifeng
Kaifeng has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year, Kaifeng is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, September – October
October is the peak of the typhoon season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:2717:49
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 06:12–07:01 · evening 17:15–18:05
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:02–06:12 · evening 18:05–18:15
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.
What is the weather like in Kaifeng in October?
In October, Kaifeng is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kaifeng.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min06:27 – 17:49
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Shanghai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
- 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
Sunshine hours in Kaifeng
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 4.9 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Kaifeng, 43 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Kaifeng
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Kaifeng: 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, Kaifeng has about 5 rainy days with 38 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Kaifeng
How breezy and how cloudy Kaifeng 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 Kaifeng typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Kaifeng: variable cloud, with about 4.9 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 and humidity in Kaifeng
How often the day gets hot in Kaifeng (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, Kaifeng has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °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
Snow in Kaifeng
Snow is possible in Kaifeng, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Kaifeng.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kaifeng
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°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in July (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 82 days a year, mostly from June 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 | 33 | 7° | −4° | 3.8 h | 2 | 11 |
| FebruaryFeb | 46 | 10° | −1° | 4.6 h | 3 | 16 |
| MarchMar | 81 | 17° | 5° | 5.4 h | 4 | 23 |
| AprilApr | 90 | 23° | 11° | 6.6 h | 5 | 34 |
| MayMay | 82 | 28° | 17° | 6.9 h | 6 | 51 |
| JuneJun | 53 | 32° | 22° | 6.7 h | 7 | 73 |
| JulyJul | 36 | 32° | 24° | 5.4 h | 14 | 181 |
| AugustAug | 49 | 31° | 23° | 5.3 h | 12 | 139 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 27° | 18° | 5.0 h | 8 | 91 |
| OctoberOct | 84 | 22° | 12° | 4.9 h | 5 | 38 |
| NovemberNov | 68 | 15° | 5° | 4.6 h | 5 | 25 |
| DecemberDec | 35 | 8° | −2° | 4.1 h | 2 | 9 |
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
34.80° N, 114.31° E · 76 m · Asia/Shanghai
Best time to visit Kaifeng
The best time to visit Kaifeng is from March to May and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and from September to October. The wettest month is July with 181 mm of precipitation.
Kaifeng through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kaifeng in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–28 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Kaifeng in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 31–32 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Kaifeng in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–27 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Kaifeng in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–10 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kaifeng for you.
Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Kaifeng
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Kaifeng: score 90 against 84. In April, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 84 | 90better |
| Day high | 22° | 23° |
| Night low | 12° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h | 6.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Rainfall | 38 mm | 34 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Apr, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul
12 or more rainy days
Kaifeng month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
33January7° · 4 h
In January, Kaifeng is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kaifeng.
Kaifeng in January46February10° · 5 h
In February, Kaifeng is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Kaifeng.
Kaifeng in February81March17° · 5 h
In March, Kaifeng is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Kaifeng.
Kaifeng in March90April23° · 7 h
In April, Kaifeng is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 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 Kaifeng.
Kaifeng in April82May28° · 7 h
In May, Kaifeng is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 51 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Kaifeng.
Kaifeng in May53June32° · 7 h
In June, Kaifeng is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 73 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Kaifeng.
Kaifeng in June36July32° · 5 h
In July, Kaifeng is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 181 mm in total. On about 23 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 Kaifeng.
Kaifeng in July49August31° · 5 h
In August, Kaifeng is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 139 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Kaifeng.
Kaifeng in August77September27° · 5 h
In September, Kaifeng is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 91 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Kaifeng.
Kaifeng in September84October22° · 5 h
In October, Kaifeng is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kaifeng.
Kaifeng in October68November15° · 5 h
In November, Kaifeng is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Kaifeng.
Kaifeng in November35December8° · 4 h
In December, Kaifeng is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kaifeng.
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Kaifeng vs. Zhengzhou
In October the holiday weather in Kaifeng and Zhengzhou is about equally good (score 84 vs. 83). During the day it is about as warm in Zhengzhou as in Kaifeng.
| in October | Kaifeng | Zhengzhou |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 84 | 83 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Sep – Oct | Mar – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Kaifeng ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Beijing19°91
- 2Qingdao19°21°90
- 3Jinan21°89
- 4Tianjin20°89
- 5Shantou27°26°89
- 6Quanzhou27°25°88
- 7Dalian17°19°86
- 8KaifengThis page22°84
Planning a trip to Kaifeng
Weather for your travel dates
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Kaifeng 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.
Kaifeng has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 34).
- 87
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 44
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 84
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 34
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 45 min
- Distance
- 8,510 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.
Storm season
Kaifeng lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Kaifeng
When is the best time to visit Kaifeng?
The best time to visit Kaifeng is from March to May 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 Kaifeng?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Kaifeng?
The wettest month is July with 181 mm of precipitation. The driest month is December with 9 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kaifeng get?
Kaifeng gets around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.9 hours a day; in January there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Kaifeng in?
Kaifeng uses the time zone Asia/Shanghai, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kaifeng?
A nonstop flight from London to Kaifeng takes about 10 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,510 km.
When is typhoon season in Kaifeng?
Kaifeng lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Kaifeng?
Kaifeng has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 34). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 87, May half-term 76, Summer holidays 44, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 34.
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