AI-generatedShaoxing at a glance
- Best time
- Apr, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,650 h
- Rain a year
- 1,530 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 21 m
Climate in Shaoxing
Shaoxing has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 1,650 hours of sunshine a year, Shaoxing is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Shaoxing
The best time to visit Shaoxing is in April and from October to November. 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 October to November. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. Rain is frequent in March and from May to September; the wettest month is June with 307 mm.
Shaoxing through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Shaoxing in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 17–28 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Shaoxing in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 30–35 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Shaoxing in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 19–30 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Shaoxing in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–12 °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, May – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Shaoxing for you.
Your best months: April, October
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: April, October – November
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
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°
05:5917:28
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 05:44–06:31 · evening 16:56–17:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:34–05:44 · evening 17:43–17:52
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 Shaoxing 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 Shaoxing in October?
In October, Shaoxing is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Shaoxing.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min05:59 – 17:28
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 6 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %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 %27 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %76 %
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 Shaoxing
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 Shaoxing: score 78 against 72. 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 | 78better | 72 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 4.6 hbetter | 3.9 h |
| Rainy days | 7better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 68 mm | 77 mm |
| Muggy days | 6 | 1better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Shaoxing month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
27January10° · 3.1 h
In January, Shaoxing is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shaoxing.
Shaoxing in January37February12° · 3.5 h
In February, Shaoxing is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shaoxing.
Shaoxing in February57March17° · 3.9 h
In March, Shaoxing is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Shaoxing.
Shaoxing in March67April23° · 4.8 h
In April, Shaoxing is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 127 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Shaoxing.
Shaoxing in April62May28° · 5.0 h
In May, Shaoxing is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 166 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Shaoxing.
Shaoxing in May35June30° · 4.0 h
In June, Shaoxing is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 307 mm. On about 16 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 Shaoxing.
Shaoxing in June20July35° · 6.7 h
In July, Shaoxing is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 174 mm. 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 Shaoxing.
Shaoxing in July18August35° · 6.1 h
In August, Shaoxing is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 153 mm. 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 Shaoxing.
Shaoxing in August52September30° · 4.7 h
In September, Shaoxing is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 121 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, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Shaoxing.
Shaoxing in September78October25° · 4.6 h
In October, Shaoxing is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Shaoxing.
Shaoxing in October72November19° · 3.9 h
In November, Shaoxing is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Shaoxing.
Shaoxing in November46December12° · 3.7 h
In December, Shaoxing is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Shaoxing.
Shaoxing 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 Shaoxing
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 131 days a year, mostly from June 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 | 27 | 10° | 2° | 3.1 h | 10 | 78 |
| FebruaryFeb | 37 | 12° | 4° | 3.5 h | 11 | 81 |
| MarchMar | 57 | 17° | 8° | 3.9 h | 14 | 121 |
| AprilApr | 67 | 23° | 13° | 4.8 h | 13 | 127 |
| MayMay | 62 | 28° | 18° | 5.0 h | 13 | 166 |
| JuneJun | 35 | 30° | 22° | 4.0 h | 17 | 307 |
| JulyJul | 20 | 35° | 26° | 6.7 h | 15 | 174 |
| AugustAug | 18 | 35° | 26° | 6.1 h | 16 | 153 |
| SeptemberSep | 52 | 30° | 21° | 4.7 h | 12 | 121 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 25° | 16° | 4.6 h | 7 | 68 |
| NovemberNov | 72 | 19° | 10° | 3.9 h | 9 | 77 |
| DecemberDec | 46 | 12° | 4° | 3.7 h | 8 | 58 |
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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Shaoxing
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 4.6 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Shaoxing, 40 % 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 Shaoxing: 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, Shaoxing has about 7 rainy days with 68 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Shaoxing
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · 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 Shaoxing
How breezy and how cloudy Shaoxing 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 Shaoxing 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 55 % of the sky over Shaoxing: variable cloud, with about 4.6 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 Shaoxing
How often the day gets hot in Shaoxing (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, Shaoxing has about 2 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 Shaoxing
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Shaoxing 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.
Shaoxing has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 19).
- 64
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 57
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 19
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 35 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 78
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 37
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 40 min
- Distance
- 9,290 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.
Storm season
Shaoxing 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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Shaoxing vs Hangzhou
In October the holiday weather in Shaoxing and Hangzhou is about equally good (score 78 vs 79). During the day Hangzhou is 1 °C cooler than Shaoxing.
| in October | Shaoxing | Hangzhou |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 23° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr, Oct – Nov | Apr – May, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
Best places in the country
China in October: the best places
In October, Shaoxing ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 28ShaoxingThis page25°78
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Frequently asked questions about Shaoxing
When is the best time to visit Shaoxing?
The best time to visit Shaoxing is in April and 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 Shaoxing?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Shaoxing?
Rain is frequent in March and from May to September; the wettest month is June with 307 mm. The driest month is December with 58 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Shaoxing get?
Shaoxing gets around 1,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.7 hours a day; in January there are 3.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Shaoxing in?
Shaoxing is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Shaoxing?
A nonstop flight from London to Shaoxing takes about 11 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,290 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Shaoxing?
Shaoxing 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 Shaoxing?
Shaoxing has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64, May half-term 57, summer holidays 19, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 37.