AI-generatedZhongshan at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,720 h
- Rain a year
- 1,668 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Zhongshan
Zhongshan has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year, Zhongshan is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Zhongshan
The best time to visit Zhongshan is from November to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. Rain is frequent from April to September; the wettest month is August with 289 mm.
Zhongshan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Zhongshan in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 24–31 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Zhongshan in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 32–33 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 68 rainy days in all
Zhongshan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 26–32 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Zhongshan in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 20–21 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Mar
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: November – February
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
06:2218:02
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 06:08–06:52 · evening 17:32–18:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:00–06:08 · evening 18:16–18:25
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 Zhongshan 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 28° at the end. The days get 0.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 20° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.4 h |
What is the weather like in Zhongshan in October?
In October, Zhongshan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 82 mm. On about 17 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 Zhongshan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 40 min06:22 – 18:02
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 22 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 47 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 17 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %65 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %73 %
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
Compare two months in Zhongshan
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December has the better holiday weather in Zhongshan: score 85 against 65. In December, days are 9 °C cooler than in October. December has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 85better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 hbetter | 4.7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 82 mm | 28 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 22 | 1better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Zhongshan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
81January20° · 4.1 h
In January, Zhongshan is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Zhongshan.
Zhongshan in January74February21° · 3.0 h
In February, Zhongshan is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Zhongshan.
Zhongshan in February64March24° · 2.6 h
In March, Zhongshan is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Zhongshan.
Zhongshan in March55April27° · 3.0 h
In April, Zhongshan is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 134 mm. On about 5 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 Zhongshan.
Zhongshan in April31May31° · 4.1 h
In May, Zhongshan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 243 mm. On about 20 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 Zhongshan.
Zhongshan in May24June32° · 5.1 h
In June, Zhongshan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 283 mm. On about 27 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 Zhongshan.
Zhongshan in June23July33° · 6.7 h
In July, Zhongshan is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 22 days, adding up to 216 mm. On about 30 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 Zhongshan.
Zhongshan in July21August33° · 5.9 h
In August, Zhongshan is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 289 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 Zhongshan.
Zhongshan in August28September32° · 5.7 h
In September, Zhongshan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 212 mm. On about 27 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 Zhongshan.
Zhongshan in September65October30° · 6.1 h
In October, Zhongshan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 82 mm. On about 17 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 Zhongshan.
Zhongshan in October84November26° · 5.3 h
In November, Zhongshan is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Zhongshan.
Zhongshan in November85December21° · 4.7 h
In December, Zhongshan is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Zhongshan.
Zhongshan 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 Zhongshan
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 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 22 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (12°), 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 222 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 | 81 | 20° | 12° | 4.1 h | 5 | 30 |
| FebruaryFeb | 74 | 21° | 14° | 3.0 h | 7 | 40 |
| MarchMar | 64 | 24° | 17° | 2.6 h | 12 | 74 |
| AprilApr | 55 | 27° | 21° | 3.0 h | 15 | 134 |
| MayMay | 31 | 31° | 24° | 4.1 h | 21 | 243 |
| JuneJun | 24 | 32° | 26° | 5.1 h | 23 | 283 |
| JulyJul | 23 | 33° | 26° | 6.7 h | 22 | 216 |
| AugustAug | 21 | 33° | 26° | 5.9 h | 24 | 289 |
| SeptemberSep | 28 | 32° | 25° | 5.7 h | 17 | 212 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 30° | 22° | 6.1 h | 8 | 82 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 26° | 18° | 5.3 h | 6 | 37 |
| DecemberDec | 85 | 21° | 13° | 4.7 h | 4 | 28 |
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
22.52° N, 113.38° E · 9 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Zhongshan
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 6.1 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Zhongshan, 52 % 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 Zhongshan: 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, Zhongshan has about 8 rainy days with 82 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Zhongshan
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Zhongshan
How breezy and how cloudy Zhongshan 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 Zhongshan 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 47 % of the sky over Zhongshan: variable cloud, with about 6.1 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 Zhongshan
How often the day gets hot in Zhongshan (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, Zhongshan has about 17 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °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 Zhongshan
Weather for your travel dates
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Zhongshan 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.
Zhongshan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 22).
- 58
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 30
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 22
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 65
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 83
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h
- Distance
- 9,580 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
Zhongshan 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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Zhongshan vs Jiangmen
In October the holiday weather in Zhongshan and Jiangmen is about equally good (score 65 vs 63). During the day it is about as warm in Jiangmen as in Zhongshan.
| in October | Zhongshan | Jiangmen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 63 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Nov – Feb |
Through the year
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China in October: the best places
In October, Zhongshan ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Ganzhou27°85
- 2Jinjiang28°25°81
- 3Quanzhou29°25°81
- 4Guilin27°80
- 5Xiamen29°25°79
- 6Shantou29°26°77
- 7Yangshuo28°77
- 8Shaoshan24°77
- 20ZhongshanThis page30°65
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Frequently asked questions about Zhongshan
When is the best time to visit Zhongshan?
The best time to visit Zhongshan is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Zhongshan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Zhongshan?
Rain is frequent from April to September; the wettest month is August with 289 mm. The driest month is December with 28 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Zhongshan get?
Zhongshan gets around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.7 hours a day; in March there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Zhongshan in?
Zhongshan is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Zhongshan?
A nonstop flight from London to Zhongshan takes about 12 h, for a straight-line distance of about 9,580 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Zhongshan?
Zhongshan 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 Zhongshan?
Zhongshan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 58, May half-term 30, summer holidays 22, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 83.