AI-generatedZibo at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,340 h
- Rain a year
- 579 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 51 m
Climate in Zibo
Zibo has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 2,340 hours of sunshine a year, Zibo is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Zibo
The best time to visit Zibo is from March to May and from September to October. In September and 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 April and from September to October. In July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The wettest month is August with 145 mm of precipitation.
Zibo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Zibo in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–28 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Zibo in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 31–33 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Zibo in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–28 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Zibo in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–9 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 6 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
Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
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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 – May, September – October
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 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
06:1417:33
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 05:58–06:49 · evening 16:58–17:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:48–05:58 · evening 17:49–17:59
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 Zibo 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 18° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Zibo in October?
In October, Zibo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 33 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Zibo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min06:14 – 17:33
- 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
- 45 %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 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %96 %
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 Zibo
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 Zibo: score 94 against 89. In April, days are 1 °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° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Rainfall | 33 mm | 32 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Zibo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
38January5° · 5.3 h
In January, Zibo is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zibo.
Zibo in January42February9° · 5.8 h
In February, Zibo is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Zibo.
Zibo in February82March16° · 7.0 h
In March, Zibo is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Zibo.
Zibo in March94April23° · 7.7 h
In April, Zibo is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 32 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Zibo.
Zibo in April86May28° · 8.4 h
In May, Zibo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 46 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Zibo.
Zibo in May52June33° · 7.4 h
In June, Zibo is hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 8 days, adding up to 64 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 Zibo.
Zibo in June37July33° · 6.1 h
In July, Zibo is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 144 mm in total. On about 26 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 Zibo.
Zibo in July47August31° · 6.1 h
In August, Zibo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 11 rainy days and 145 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 Zibo.
Zibo in August81September28° · 6.2 h
In September, Zibo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 48 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Zibo.
Zibo in September89October22° · 6.1 h
In October, Zibo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 33 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Zibo.
Zibo in October67November14° · 5.5 h
In November, Zibo is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Zibo.
Zibo in November38December7° · 5.4 h
In December, Zibo is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zibo.
Zibo 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 Zibo
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 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in July (23°). 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 71 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 | 38 | 5° | −6° | 5.3 h | 2 | 7 |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 | 9° | −3° | 5.8 h | 3 | 13 |
| MarchMar | 82 | 16° | 3° | 7.0 h | 3 | 17 |
| AprilApr | 94 | 23° | 9° | 7.7 h | 5 | 32 |
| MayMay | 86 | 28° | 15° | 8.4 h | 6 | 46 |
| JuneJun | 52 | 33° | 20° | 7.4 h | 8 | 64 |
| JulyJul | 37 | 33° | 23° | 6.1 h | 11 | 144 |
| AugustAug | 47 | 31° | 22° | 6.1 h | 11 | 145 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 28° | 16° | 6.2 h | 6 | 48 |
| OctoberOct | 89 | 22° | 10° | 6.1 h | 5 | 33 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 14° | 3° | 5.5 h | 3 | 22 |
| DecemberDec | 38 | 7° | −4° | 5.4 h | 2 | 8 |
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
36.79° N, 118.06° E · 51 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Zibo
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 11.3 hours of daylight in Zibo, 54 % 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 Zibo: 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, Zibo has about 5 rainy days with 33 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Zibo
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Zibo
How breezy and how cloudy Zibo 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 Zibo typically peaks at 14 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 45 % of the sky over Zibo: mostly sunny, 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 Zibo
How often the day gets hot in Zibo (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, Zibo 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 Zibo
Weather for your travel dates
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Zibo 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.
Zibo has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 38).
- 90
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 44
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 89
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 38
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 5.4 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
- 8,530 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.
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
Zibo 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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Zibo vs Weifang
In October the holiday weather in Zibo and Weifang is about equally good (score 89 vs 90). During the day Weifang is 1 °C cooler than Zibo.
| in October | Zibo | Weifang |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 89 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Sep – Oct | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Best places in the country
China in October: the best places
In October, Zibo ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5Qinhuangdao19°18°91
- 6Beijing19°91
- 7Chengde18°91
- 8Weifang21°90
- 11ZiboThis page22°89
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Frequently asked questions about Zibo
When is the best time to visit Zibo?
The best time to visit Zibo 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 Zibo?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Zibo?
The wettest month is August with 145 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 7 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Zibo get?
Zibo gets around 2,340 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.4 hours a day; in January there are 5.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Zibo in?
Zibo is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Zibo?
A nonstop flight from London to Zibo takes about 10 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,530 km.
When is typhoon season in Zibo?
Zibo 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 Zibo?
Zibo has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 38). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 79, summer holidays 44, October half-term 89, Christmas holidays 38.