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Zhujiajiao weather & best time to visit

City break

Zhujiajiao at a glance

Best time
Apr – May, Oct – Nov
Warmest month
Jul · 34°
Sunshine a year
1,780 h
Rain a year
1,334 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+8
Elevation
9 m

Climate in Zhujiajiao

Zhujiajiao has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year, Zhujiajiao is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 6.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Zhujiajiao

The best time to visit Zhujiajiao is from April to May 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 March to May and from October to November. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. Rain is frequent from June to August; the wettest month is June with 285 mm.

Zhujiajiao through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Zhujiajiao in spring

Mar – May

68

Good

  • 16–27 °C by day
  • 4.9 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Zhujiajiao in summer

Jun – Aug

34

Poor

  • 29–34 °C by day
  • 5.5 h of sun a day
  • 44 rainy days in all

Zhujiajiao in autumn

Sep – Nov

74

Good

  • 18–29 °C by day
  • 5.0 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Zhujiajiao in winter

Dec – Feb

38

Poor

  • 9–12 °C by day
  • 4.0 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

Mar – May, Oct – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Jul – Aug

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

Jun – Aug

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Zhujiajiao for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: April, October

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

83

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: April – May, October – November

October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season

Good forSightseeing & walks

Keep in mindStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 19°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 24°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 18°

05:5717:25

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 05:42–06:30 · evening 16:53–17:40
Blue hour
Morning 05:33–05:42 · evening 17:40–17:50

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 Zhujiajiao compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high26°21°
Night-time low18°13°
Daylight11.9 h11.0 h

What is the weather like in Zhujiajiao in October?

In October, Zhujiajiao is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Zhujiajiao.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 28 min05:57 – 17:25
UV index
6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
53 %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 %38 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %84 %

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 Zhujiajiao

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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October has the better holiday weather in Zhujiajiao: score 83 against 77. 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.

October vs November, Zhujiajiao
MonthOctoberNovember
Holiday weather score83better77
Daytime high24°18°
Night-time low16°10°
Sunshine5.3 hbetter4.3 h
Rainy days6better8
Rainfall53 mm60 mm
Muggy days51better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Zhujiajiao month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

29January9° · 3.7 h

In January, Zhujiajiao is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zhujiajiao.

Zhujiajiao in January
38February11° · 4.1 h

In February, Zhujiajiao is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zhujiajiao.

Zhujiajiao in February
58March16° · 4.3 h

In March, Zhujiajiao is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Zhujiajiao.

Zhujiajiao in March
73April22° · 5.1 h

In April, Zhujiajiao is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 110 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Zhujiajiao.

Zhujiajiao in April
74May27° · 5.4 h

In May, Zhujiajiao is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 127 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Zhujiajiao.

Zhujiajiao in May
46June29° · 4.2 h

In June, Zhujiajiao is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 285 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Zhujiajiao.

Zhujiajiao in June
27July34° · 6.1 h

In July, Zhujiajiao is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °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 14 days, adding up to 164 mm. 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 Zhujiajiao.

Zhujiajiao in July
29August33° · 6.2 h

In August, Zhujiajiao is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 159 mm. On about 27 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 Zhujiajiao.

Zhujiajiao in August
61September29° · 5.4 h

In September, Zhujiajiao is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 108 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Zhujiajiao.

Zhujiajiao in September
83October24° · 5.3 h

In October, Zhujiajiao is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Zhujiajiao.

Zhujiajiao in October
77November18° · 4.3 h

In November, Zhujiajiao is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Zhujiajiao.

Zhujiajiao in November
48December12° · 4.3 h

In December, Zhujiajiao is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Zhujiajiao.

Zhujiajiao in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Zhujiajiao

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 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (1°), 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 March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 125 days a year, mostly from June to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 24°Night 16°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan299°1°3.7 h864
FebruaryFeb3811°3°4.1 h1067
MarchMar5816°7°4.3 h1193
AprilApr7322°12°5.1 h11110
MayMay7427°17°5.4 h10127
JuneJun4629°21°4.2 h15285
JulyJul2734°26°6.1 h14164
AugustAug2933°26°6.2 h15159
SeptemberSep6129°21°5.4 h11108
OctoberOct8324°16°5.3 h653
NovemberNov7718°10°4.3 h860
DecemberDec4812°3°4.3 h644

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

31.11° N, 121.06° E · 9 m · Asia/Shanghai

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Zhujiajiao

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,780 hours
Sunniest month
Aug · 6.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Jan · 3.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.3 hDaylight 11.5 hShare of daylight 46 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Zhujiajiao, 46 % 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

Rain in Zhujiajiao: 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.

Per year
1,334 mm on 125 days
Wettest month
Jun · 285 mm
Driest month
Dec · 44 mm
OctoberRainy days 6Rainfall 53 mm

In October, Zhujiajiao has about 6 rainy days with 53 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Zhujiajiao

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 40 min
Olive skin
about 50 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Zhujiajiao

How breezy and how cloudy Zhujiajiao 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.

Year average
16 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Apr · 18 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 15 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Zhujiajiao 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.

Year average
62 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Dec · 48 %
Cloudiest month
Jun · 79 %
OctoberCloud cover 53 %Sunshine 5.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Zhujiajiao: 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 & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Zhujiajiao

How often the day gets hot in Zhujiajiao (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
83 days
Hottest month
Jul · 34 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 1Daytime high 24 °C

In October, Zhujiajiao has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 24 °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 Zhujiajiao

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Zhujiajiao 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.

Zhujiajiao has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 28).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    69

    Good

    • 20 °C by day
    • 4.9 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    68

    Good

    • 27 °C by day
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    28

    Poor

    • 33 °C by day
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    83

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 24 °C by day
    • 5.3 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    39

    Poor

    • 10 °C by day
    • 4.0 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 11 h 35 min
Distance
9,210 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

Zhujiajiao 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.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May
  6. June: Season
  7. July: Season
  8. August: Peak
  9. September: Peak
  10. October: Peak
  11. November: Season
  12. 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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Zhujiajiao vs Shanghai

In October the holiday weather in Zhujiajiao and Shanghai is about equally good (score 83 vs 81). During the day Shanghai is 1 °C cooler than Zhujiajiao.

Zhujiajiao vs Shanghai, in October
in OctoberZhujiajiaoShanghai
Holiday weather score8381
Daytime high24°23°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days67
Best timeApr – May, Oct – NovApr – May, Oct – Nov

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Frequently asked questions about Zhujiajiao

When is the best time to visit Zhujiajiao?

The best time to visit Zhujiajiao is from April to May 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 Zhujiajiao?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.

When does it rain most in Zhujiajiao?

Rain is frequent from June to August; the wettest month is June with 285 mm. The driest month is December with 44 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Zhujiajiao get?

Zhujiajiao gets around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 6.2 hours a day; in January there are 3.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Zhujiajiao in?

Zhujiajiao is on UTC+8 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Zhujiajiao?

A nonstop flight from London to Zhujiajiao takes about 11 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,210 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

When is typhoon season in Zhujiajiao?

Zhujiajiao 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 Zhujiajiao?

Zhujiajiao has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 28). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 68, summer holidays 28, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 39.