Jinhua climate
Jinhua (Zhejiang, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C64 °F, and about 1,575 mm62 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Jinhua climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1152 | 133 | 643 | 773.0 |
| Feb | 1457 | 337 | 947 | 1014.0 |
| Mar | 1865 | 744 | 1355 | 1475.8 |
| Apr | 2475 | 1254 | 1865 | 1596.3 |
| May | 2882 | 1864 | 2373 | 1937.6 |
| Jun | 3085 | 2271 | 2678 | 29612 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2577 | 2984 | 1385.4 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2476 | 2883 | 1445.7 |
| Sep | 2984 | 2069 | 2576 | 1134.4 |
| Oct | 2476 | 1457 | 1967 | 572.2 |
| Nov | 1966 | 947 | 1457 | 873.4 |
| Dec | 1355 | 235 | 745 | 632.5 |
| Year | 3391 | 133 | 1864 | 1,57562 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80% | 67% | 2.1 | 10:28 |
| Feb | 80% | 71% | 2.5 | 11:07 |
| Mar | 79% | 71% | 3.4 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 79% | 73% | 4.1 | 12:50 |
| May | 81% | 76% | 4.4 | 13:36 |
| Jun | 85% | 83% | 4.0 | 13:00 |
| Jul | 83% | 72% | 5.4 | 13:50 |
| Aug | 83% | 68% | 4.9 | 13:11 |
| Sep | 84% | 67% | 3.9 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 80% | 58% | 3.4 | 11:25 |
| Nov | 81% | 60% | 2.5 | 10:39 |
| Dec | 78% | 58% | 2.3 | 10:17 |
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 Jinhua is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 11 °C52 °F and lows 1 °C33 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23 °C41.4 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,575 mm62 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is April–June, which brings 41% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (296 mm12 in), the driest is October (57 mm2.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 78% in December to 85% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 58%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in November to 7 km/h (4 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 10.3 hours in December to 14.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Jinhua
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October: average highs of 24 °C76 °F to 24 °C76 °F with 57 mm2.2 in to 57 mm2.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is very wet (296 mm12 in) and humid (85% relative humidity).
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.
What to pack for Jinhua
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1152 to 14 °C57 °F, lows 133 to 3 °C37 °F, about 80 mm3.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1865 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 744 to 18 °C64 °F, about 166 mm6.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3085 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2271 to 25 °C77 °F, about 193 mm7.6 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 1966 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 947 to 20 °C69 °F, about 86 mm3.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Jinhua compares
Compared with Puyang, about 46 km to the northeast, Jinhua is on average 0.8 °C1.5 °F warmer and receives 8% more precipitation (1,575 mm62 in vs 1,455 mm57 in). The difference is largest in February (1.3 °C2.3 °F warmer).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Jinhua is the 146th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 86th 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: Montgomery (United States, Cfa), Columbia (United States, Cfa) and Jackson (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Guli 45 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,474 mm58 in
- Puyang 46 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,455 mm57 in
- Yiwu 48 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,455 mm57 in
- Lishui 76 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,558 mm61 in
- Quzhou 77 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,681 mm66 in
- Shaoxing 134 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,460 mm57 in
- Hangzhou 141 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,427 mm56 in
- Huangshan 145 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,899 mm75 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Jinhua?
July is the warmest month in Jinhua, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Jinhua?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 11 °C (52 °F) and an average low of 1 °C (33 °F).
When does it rain the most in Jinhua?
June is the wettest month with about 296 mm (11.6 in) of precipitation; October is the driest with about 57 mm (2.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Jinhua?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are 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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 262 m, while Jinhua lies at about 55 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.3 °C2.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.