AI-generatedZhengzhou at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jun · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,900 h
- Rain a year
- 725 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 104 m
Climate in Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,900 hours of sunshine a year, Zhengzhou is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 6.8 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°
06:3017:52
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 06:14–07:04 · evening 17:18–18:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:05–06:14 · evening 18:08–18:17
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 Zhengzhou in October?
In October, Zhengzhou 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 41 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Zhengzhou.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min06:30 – 17:52
- 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 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %91 %
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 Zhengzhou
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 4.8 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Zhengzhou, 42 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 4 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Zhengzhou
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 Zhengzhou: 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, Zhengzhou has about 5 rainy days with 41 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Zhengzhou
How breezy and how cloudy Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou: variable cloud, with about 4.8 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 Zhengzhou
How often the day gets hot in Zhengzhou (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, Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou
Snow is possible in Zhengzhou, 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 Zhengzhou.
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 Zhengzhou
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 (−3°), 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 80 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° | −3° | 3.8 h | 3 | 11 |
| FebruaryFeb | 48 | 11° | −1° | 4.5 h | 3 | 16 |
| MarchMar | 84 | 17° | 5° | 5.4 h | 4 | 24 |
| AprilApr | 90 | 23° | 11° | 6.5 h | 5 | 34 |
| MayMay | 78 | 29° | 17° | 6.8 h | 6 | 54 |
| JuneJun | 48 | 33° | 22° | 6.5 h | 7 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 34 | 32° | 24° | 5.4 h | 14 | 185 |
| AugustAug | 47 | 31° | 23° | 5.3 h | 13 | 150 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 27° | 18° | 4.9 h | 9 | 96 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 22° | 12° | 4.8 h | 5 | 41 |
| NovemberNov | 68 | 15° | 5° | 4.5 h | 5 | 27 |
| DecemberDec | 37 | 9° | −1° | 4.1 h | 2 | 10 |
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
34.76° N, 113.65° E · 104 m · Asia/Shanghai
Best time to visit Zhengzhou
The best time to visit Zhengzhou 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. Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 185 mm.
Zhengzhou through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Zhengzhou in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–29 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Zhengzhou in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 31–33 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Zhengzhou in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–27 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Zhengzhou in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–11 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Zhengzhou for you.
Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Zhengzhou
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 Zhengzhou: score 90 against 83. 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 | 83 | 90better |
| Day high | 22° | 23° |
| Night low | 12° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h | 6.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Rainfall | 41 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 – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Zhengzhou month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
33January7° · 4 h
In January, Zhengzhou is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 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 Zhengzhou.
Zhengzhou in January48February11° · 5 h
In February, Zhengzhou is cool: daytime highs average 11 °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 Zhengzhou.
Zhengzhou in February84March17° · 5 h
In March, Zhengzhou 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 24 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Zhengzhou.
Zhengzhou in March90April23° · 7 h
In April, Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou.
Zhengzhou in April78May29° · 7 h
In May, Zhengzhou is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 54 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Zhengzhou.
Zhengzhou in May48June33° · 7 h
In June, Zhengzhou is hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 77 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Zhengzhou.
Zhengzhou in June34July32° · 5 h
In July, Zhengzhou 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. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 185 mm. On about 24 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 Zhengzhou.
Zhengzhou in July47August31° · 5 h
In August, Zhengzhou 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 13 rainy days and 150 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 Zhengzhou.
Zhengzhou in August75September27° · 5 h
In September, Zhengzhou is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 96 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Zhengzhou.
Zhengzhou in September83October22° · 5 h
In October, Zhengzhou 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 41 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Zhengzhou.
Zhengzhou in October68November15° · 5 h
In November, Zhengzhou 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 27 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Zhengzhou.
Zhengzhou in November37December9° · 4 h
In December, Zhengzhou is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zhengzhou.
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Zhengzhou vs. Kaifeng
In October the holiday weather in Zhengzhou and Kaifeng is about equally good (score 83 vs. 84). During the day it is about as warm in Kaifeng as in Zhengzhou.
| in October | Zhengzhou | Kaifeng |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 83 | 84 |
| 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, Zhengzhou ranks 10 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
- 8Kaifeng22°84
- 10ZhengzhouThis page22°83
Planning a trip to Zhengzhou
Weather for your travel dates
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Zhengzhou 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.
Zhengzhou has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 35).
- 88
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
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 42
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 83
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 35
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °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
- 8,480 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
Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou
When is the best time to visit Zhengzhou?
The best time to visit Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Zhengzhou?
Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 185 mm. The driest month is December with 10 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Zhengzhou get?
Zhengzhou gets around 1,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.8 hours a day; in January there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Zhengzhou in?
Zhengzhou uses the time zone Asia/Shanghai, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Zhengzhou?
A nonstop flight from London to Zhengzhou takes about 10 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,480 km.
When is typhoon season in Zhengzhou?
Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou?
Zhengzhou has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 35). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 88, May half-term 72, Summer holidays 42, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 35.
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