AI-generatedShijiazhuang at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Apr, Oct
- Warmest month
- Jun · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,340 h
- Rain a year
- 532 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 77 m
Climate in Shijiazhuang
Shijiazhuang has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 2,340 hours of sunshine a year, Shijiazhuang is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Shijiazhuang
The best time to visit Shijiazhuang is from March to April and in October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and from September to October. From June to July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is July with 158 mm of precipitation.
Shijiazhuang through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Shijiazhuang in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–30 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Shijiazhuang in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 32–34 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Shijiazhuang in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–28 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Shijiazhuang in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 5–9 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
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
Peak heat
Jun – Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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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
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – April, October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:2917:46
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 06:13–07:05 · evening 17:10–18:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:03–06:13 · evening 18:02–18:13
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 Shijiazhuang compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 17° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Shijiazhuang in October?
In October, Shijiazhuang is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 34 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Shijiazhuang.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 17 min06:29 – 17:46
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 42 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °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 %47 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %98 %
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
Compare two months in Shijiazhuang
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 Shijiazhuang: score 94 against 89. In April, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 89 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 5.8 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Rainfall | 34 mm | 27 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Shijiazhuang month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
40January5° · 6.0 h
In January, Shijiazhuang is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Shijiazhuang.
Shijiazhuang in January47February9° · 6.6 h
In February, Shijiazhuang is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Shijiazhuang.
Shijiazhuang in February88March17° · 6.9 h
In March, Shijiazhuang is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Shijiazhuang.
Shijiazhuang in March94April24° · 7.3 h
In April, Shijiazhuang is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Shijiazhuang.
Shijiazhuang in April74May30° · 7.5 h
In May, Shijiazhuang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 34 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Shijiazhuang.
Shijiazhuang in May42June34° · 7.4 h
In June, Shijiazhuang is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Shijiazhuang.
Shijiazhuang in June29July34° · 6.1 h
In July, Shijiazhuang is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 158 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, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shijiazhuang.
Shijiazhuang in July44August32° · 5.9 h
In August, Shijiazhuang is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 132 mm in total. On about 22 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 Shijiazhuang.
Shijiazhuang in August78September28° · 6.0 h
In September, Shijiazhuang is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Shijiazhuang.
Shijiazhuang in September89October22° · 5.8 h
In October, Shijiazhuang is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 34 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Shijiazhuang.
Shijiazhuang in October66November14° · 5.6 h
In November, Shijiazhuang is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Shijiazhuang.
Shijiazhuang in November39December6° · 5.8 h
In December, Shijiazhuang is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shijiazhuang.
Shijiazhuang in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Shijiazhuang
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°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−7°), the warmest in July (22°). 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 64 days a year, mostly from July 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 | 40 | 5° | −7° | 6.0 h | 1 | 3 |
| FebruaryFeb | 47 | 9° | −4° | 6.6 h | 2 | 7 |
| MarchMar | 88 | 17° | 2° | 6.9 h | 2 | 9 |
| AprilApr | 94 | 24° | 8° | 7.3 h | 4 | 27 |
| MayMay | 74 | 30° | 15° | 7.5 h | 5 | 34 |
| JuneJun | 42 | 34° | 20° | 7.4 h | 7 | 55 |
| JulyJul | 29 | 34° | 22° | 6.1 h | 12 | 158 |
| AugustAug | 44 | 32° | 21° | 5.9 h | 12 | 132 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 28° | 15° | 6.0 h | 7 | 54 |
| OctoberOct | 89 | 22° | 8° | 5.8 h | 4 | 34 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 14° | 0° | 5.6 h | 3 | 15 |
| DecemberDec | 39 | 6° | −5° | 5.8 h | 1 | 4 |
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
38.04° N, 114.48° E · 77 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine hours in Shijiazhuang
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 5.8 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Shijiazhuang, 51 % 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 in Shijiazhuang: 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, Shijiazhuang has about 4 rainy days with 34 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Shijiazhuang
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 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 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 Shijiazhuang
How breezy and how cloudy Shijiazhuang 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 Shijiazhuang typically peaks at 12 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 42 % of the sky over Shijiazhuang: mostly sunny, with about 5.8 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 Shijiazhuang
How often the day gets hot in Shijiazhuang (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, Shijiazhuang has about 1 hot day, 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
Planning a trip to Shijiazhuang
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Shijiazhuang 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.
Shijiazhuang has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 39).
- 92
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 39
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 89
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 40
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 6 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 25 min
- Distance
- 8,230 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.
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Shijiazhuang vs Baoding
In October the holiday weather in Shijiazhuang and Baoding is about equally good (score 89 vs 91). During the day Baoding is 1 °C cooler than Shijiazhuang. Baoding gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Shijiazhuang | Baoding |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 89 | 91 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 5 |
| Best time | Mar – Apr, Oct | Mar – Apr, Oct |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Shijiazhuang ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Baoding21°91
- 2Beijing19°91
- 3Tangshan20°91
- 4Chengde18°91
- 5Qinhuangdao19°18°91
- 6Yantai20°20°91
- 7Weihai20°20°91
- 8Qingdao21°21°90
- 10ShijiazhuangThis page22°89
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Frequently asked questions about Shijiazhuang
When is the best time to visit Shijiazhuang?
The best time to visit Shijiazhuang is from March to April and in October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Shijiazhuang?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Shijiazhuang?
The wettest month is July with 158 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Shijiazhuang get?
Shijiazhuang gets around 2,340 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.5 hours a day; in November there are 5.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Shijiazhuang in?
Shijiazhuang is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Shijiazhuang?
A nonstop flight from London to Shijiazhuang takes about 10 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,230 km.
Which school holidays are best for Shijiazhuang?
Shijiazhuang has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 92, May half-term 68, summer holidays 39, October half-term 89, Christmas holidays 40.