AI-generatedNanchang at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,810 h
- Rain a year
- 1,690 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 20 m
Climate in Nanchang
Nanchang 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 10 °C. With around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year, Nanchang is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Nanchang
The best time to visit Nanchang 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 330 mm.
Nanchang through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nanchang in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 17–28 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Nanchang in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 30–34 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Nanchang in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 19–30 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Nanchang in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–13 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 28 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 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
06:1617:48
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 06:02–06:48 · evening 17:16–18:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:53–06:02 · evening 18:02–18:12
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 Nanchang 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 22° at the end. The days get 0.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 14° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.1 h |
What is the weather like in Nanchang in October?
In October, Nanchang is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Nanchang.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 31 min06:16 – 17:48
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 7 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 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 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %84 %
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
- Light, breathable clothes
Compare two months in Nanchang
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 Nanchang: score 84 against 77. In November, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. November has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 84better | 77 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 hbetter | 4.6 h |
| Rainy days | 6better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 49 mmbetter | 84 mm |
| Muggy days | 7 | 1better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Nanchang month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
26January10° · 2.8 h
In January, Nanchang is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nanchang.
Nanchang in January37February13° · 3.2 h
In February, Nanchang is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nanchang.
Nanchang in February49March17° · 3.3 h
In March, Nanchang is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 169 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Nanchang.
Nanchang in March60April23° · 4.4 h
In April, Nanchang is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 208 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Nanchang.
Nanchang in April57May28° · 5.0 h
In May, Nanchang is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 238 mm. 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 so-so month for a holiday in Nanchang.
Nanchang in May35June30° · 4.8 h
In June, Nanchang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 330 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 Nanchang.
Nanchang in June32July34° · 7.7 h
In July, Nanchang is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 184 mm in total. On about 29 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 Nanchang.
Nanchang in July33August34° · 7.3 h
In August, Nanchang is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 146 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, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nanchang.
Nanchang in August63September30° · 6.4 h
In September, Nanchang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 73 mm. On about 16 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 Nanchang.
Nanchang in September84October25° · 5.7 h
In October, Nanchang is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Nanchang.
Nanchang in October77November19° · 4.6 h
In November, Nanchang is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Nanchang.
Nanchang in November50December12° · 4.1 h
In December, Nanchang is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.1 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 Nanchang.
Nanchang in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nanchang
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 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 7 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in July (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April 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 149 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 | 26 | 10° | 4° | 2.8 h | 9 | 66 |
| FebruaryFeb | 37 | 13° | 6° | 3.2 h | 12 | 98 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 17° | 10° | 3.3 h | 15 | 169 |
| AprilApr | 60 | 23° | 16° | 4.4 h | 16 | 208 |
| MayMay | 57 | 28° | 20° | 5.0 h | 16 | 238 |
| JuneJun | 35 | 30° | 24° | 4.8 h | 19 | 330 |
| JulyJul | 32 | 34° | 27° | 7.7 h | 13 | 184 |
| AugustAug | 33 | 34° | 27° | 7.3 h | 13 | 146 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 30° | 23° | 6.4 h | 8 | 73 |
| OctoberOct | 84 | 25° | 18° | 5.7 h | 6 | 49 |
| NovemberNov | 77 | 19° | 12° | 4.6 h | 8 | 84 |
| DecemberDec | 50 | 12° | 6° | 4.1 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
28.68° N, 115.85° E · 20 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine hours in Nanchang
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 5.7 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Nanchang, 50 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 11 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Nanchang: 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, Nanchang has about 6 rainy days with 49 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Nanchang
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 12).
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 and clouds in Nanchang
How breezy and how cloudy Nanchang 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 Nanchang 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 49 % of the sky over Nanchang: variable cloud, with about 5.7 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 Nanchang
How often the day gets hot in Nanchang (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, Nanchang has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °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
Planning a trip to Nanchang
Weather for your travel dates
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Nanchang 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.
Nanchang has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 33).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 53
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 33
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 84
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 38
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 3.5 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 30 min
- Distance
- 9,160 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.
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Nanchang vs Jingdezhen
In October the holiday weather in Nanchang and Jingdezhen is about equally good (score 84 vs 84). During the day Jingdezhen is 1 °C warmer than Nanchang.
| in October | Nanchang | Jingdezhen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 84 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | Oct – Nov | Oct – Nov |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Nanchang ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Nanchang
When is the best time to visit Nanchang?
The best time to visit Nanchang 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 Nanchang?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Nanchang?
Rain is frequent from March to August; the wettest month is June with 330 mm. The driest month is December with 44 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nanchang get?
Nanchang gets around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.7 hours a day; in January there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Nanchang in?
Nanchang is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Nanchang?
A nonstop flight from London to Nanchang takes about 11 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,160 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Nanchang?
Nanchang has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 33). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 53, summer holidays 33, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 38.