Changzhou climate
Changzhou (Jiangsu, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 16 °C61 °F, and about 1,145 mm45 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Changzhou climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 745 | −228 | 236 | 522.0 | 21 |
| Feb | 1050 | 031 | 541 | 602.4 | 14 |
| Mar | 1559 | 438 | 949 | 652.6 | 5 |
| Apr | 2171 | 949 | 1560 | 853.3 | 0 |
| May | 2781 | 1560 | 2170 | 823.2 | 0 |
| Jun | 3086 | 2068 | 2577 | 1676.6 | 0 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2576 | 2883 | 2088.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 3189 | 2475 | 2882 | 1606.3 | 0 |
| Sep | 2882 | 1966 | 2374 | 1074.2 | 0 |
| Oct | 2373 | 1254 | 1864 | 612.4 | 0 |
| Nov | 1762 | 643 | 1152 | 602.4 | 2 |
| Dec | 949 | 031 | 440 | 381.5 | 16 |
| Year | 3289 | −228 | 1661 | 1,14545 | 59 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78% | 64% | 2.2 | 10:17 |
| Feb | 79% | 68% | 2.6 | 11:01 |
| Mar | 76% | 66% | 3.6 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 74% | 68% | 4.4 | 12:55 |
| May | 72% | 72% | 4.6 | 13:46 |
| Jun | 75% | 78% | 4.2 | 14:13 |
| Jul | 82% | 73% | 4.9 | 14:02 |
| Aug | 82% | 67% | 4.7 | 13:18 |
| Sep | 80% | 64% | 3.9 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 75% | 58% | 3.3 | 11:20 |
| Nov | 77% | 56% | 2.5 | 10:29 |
| Dec | 76% | 55% | 2.2 | 10:05 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Changzhou is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C89 °F and a low of 25 °C76 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 7 °C45 °F and lows −2 °C28 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 25.8 °C46.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,145 mm45 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 47% of the annual total. The wettest month is July (208 mm8.2 in), the driest is December (38 mm1.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 72% in May to 82% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 55%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in October to 11 km/h (7 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.1 hours in December to 14.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit Changzhou
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and October: average highs of 21 °C71 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 61 mm2.4 in to 85 mm3.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 7 °C45 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
Changzhou weather by month
- January7 °C45 °F / −2 °C28 °F
- February10 °C50 °F / 0 °C31 °F
- March15 °C59 °F / 4 °C38 °F
- April21 °C71 °F / 9 °C49 °F
- May27 °C81 °F / 15 °C60 °F
- June30 °C86 °F / 20 °C68 °F
- July32 °C89 °F / 25 °C76 °F
- August31 °C89 °F / 24 °C75 °F
- September28 °C82 °F / 19 °C66 °F
- October23 °C73 °F / 12 °C54 °F
- November17 °C62 °F / 6 °C43 °F
- December9 °C49 °F / 0 °C31 °F
What to pack for Changzhou
- Winter (December–February) — highs 745 to 10 °C50 °F, lows −228 to 0 °C31 °F, about 50 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1559 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 438 to 15 °C60 °F, about 78 mm3.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3086 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 2068 to 25 °C76 °F, about 178 mm7.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1762 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 643 to 19 °C66 °F, about 76 mm3.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Changzhou compares
Compared with Wuxi, about 39 km to the southeast, Changzhou is on average 0.7 °C1.2 °F cooler and receives 6% less precipitation (1,145 mm45 in vs 1,220 mm48 in). The difference is largest in November (0.8 °C1.4 °F cooler).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Changzhou is the 257th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 210th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the China climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Tulsa (United States, Cfa), Oklahoma City (United States, Cfa) and Norman (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Jiangyin 33 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,145 mm45 in
- Wuxi 39 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,220 mm48 in
- Yixing 48 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,220 mm48 in
- Zhangjiagang 56 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,146 mm45 in
- Zhenjiang 68 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,179 mm46 in
- Taizhou 80 km · 16 °C60 °F · 1,101 mm43 in
- Suzhou 80 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,208 mm48 in
- Yangzhou 85 km · 16 °C60 °F · 1,116 mm44 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Changzhou?
July is the warmest month in Changzhou, with an average high of 32 °C (89 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in Changzhou?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 7 °C (45 °F) and an average low of -2 °C (28 °F).
When does it rain the most in Changzhou?
July is the wettest month with about 208 mm (8.2 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 38 mm (1.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Changzhou?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.