AI-generatedNanning at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Mar
- Warmest month
- Aug · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,500 h
- Rain a year
- 1,575 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 91 m
Climate in Nanning
Nanning has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 1,500 hours of sunshine a year, Nanning is rather dull; September is the sunniest month with 5.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Nanning
The best time to visit Nanning is from October to March. In October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. Rain is frequent from April to September; the wettest month is June with 267 mm.
Nanning through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nanning in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 22–31 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Nanning in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 33–34 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 67 rainy days in all
Nanning in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 25–32 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Nanning in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Apr – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: October – March
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:4318:22
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:29–07:13 · evening 17:52–18:36
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:20–06:29 · evening 18:36–18:45
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 Nanning compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The days get 0.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 18° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Nanning in October?
In October, Nanning is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 76 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Nanning.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 39 min06:43 – 18:22
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 17 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 50 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 16 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %71 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %67 %
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
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Nanning
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
November has the better holiday weather in Nanning: score 75 against 63. In November, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. November has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 75better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 hbetter | 4.3 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 76 mm | 56 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 17 | 8better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Nanning month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
68January18° · 2.1 h
In January, Nanning is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Nanning.
Nanning in January71February20° · 2.1 h
In February, Nanning is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Nanning.
Nanning in February62March22° · 1.7 h
In March, Nanning is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Nanning.
Nanning in March53April28° · 3.3 h
In April, Nanning is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 104 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Nanning.
Nanning in April28May31° · 4.6 h
In May, Nanning is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 225 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nanning.
Nanning in May20June33° · 4.8 h
In June, Nanning is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 267 mm. On about 28 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 Nanning.
Nanning in June19July33° · 5.8 h
In July, Nanning is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 230 mm. 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 Nanning.
Nanning in July19August34° · 5.8 h
In August, Nanning is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 240 mm. On about 29 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 Nanning.
Nanning in August31September32° · 5.9 h
In September, Nanning is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 168 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nanning.
Nanning in September63October29° · 5.3 h
In October, Nanning is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 76 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Nanning.
Nanning in October75November25° · 4.3 h
In November, Nanning is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Nanning.
Nanning in November75December20° · 3.5 h
In December, Nanning is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Nanning.
Nanning in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nanning
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 17 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (11°), the warmest in July (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 208 days a year, mostly from April to October.
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 | 68 | 18° | 11° | 2.1 h | 8 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 71 | 20° | 13° | 2.1 h | 8 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 62 | 22° | 16° | 1.7 h | 13 | 74 |
| AprilApr | 53 | 28° | 20° | 3.3 h | 15 | 104 |
| MayMay | 28 | 31° | 23° | 4.6 h | 21 | 225 |
| JuneJun | 20 | 33° | 26° | 4.8 h | 23 | 267 |
| JulyJul | 19 | 33° | 26° | 5.8 h | 21 | 230 |
| AugustAug | 19 | 34° | 26° | 5.8 h | 23 | 240 |
| SeptemberSep | 31 | 32° | 24° | 5.9 h | 16 | 168 |
| OctoberOct | 63 | 29° | 20° | 5.3 h | 9 | 76 |
| NovemberNov | 75 | 25° | 16° | 4.3 h | 8 | 56 |
| DecemberDec | 75 | 20° | 12° | 3.5 h | 7 | 42 |
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
22.82° N, 108.32° E · 91 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine hours in Nanning
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 11.7 hours of daylight in Nanning, 45 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 24 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Nanning: 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, Nanning has about 9 rainy days with 76 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Nanning
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 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 Nanning
How breezy and how cloudy Nanning 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 Nanning typically peaks at 13 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 50 % of the sky over Nanning: 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 and humidity in Nanning
How often the day gets hot in Nanning (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, Nanning has about 16 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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 Nanning
Weather for your travel dates
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Nanning 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.
Nanning has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 19).
- 56
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 26
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 19
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 63
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 72
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 40 min
- Distance
- 9,250 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.
Storm season
Nanning 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, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Nanning vs Beihai
In October the holiday weather in Nanning and Beihai is about equally good (score 63 vs 65). During the day Beihai is 1 °C warmer than Nanning. Beihai gets 2 more hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Nanning | Beihai |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 28° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Oct – Mar | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Nanning ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Nanning
When is the best time to visit Nanning?
The best time to visit Nanning is from October to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Nanning?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Nanning?
Rain is frequent from April to September; the wettest month is June with 267 mm. The driest month is December with 42 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nanning get?
Nanning gets around 1,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 5.9 hours a day; in March there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Nanning in?
Nanning is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Nanning?
A nonstop flight from London to Nanning takes about 11 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,250 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Nanning?
Nanning 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 Nanning?
Nanning has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 56, May half-term 26, summer holidays 19, October half-term 63, Christmas holidays 72.