Jinzhou climate
Jinzhou (Liaoning, China) has a monsoon-influenced hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dwa). The average temperature over the year is 10 °C50 °F, and about 555 mm22 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Jinzhou climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −326 | −139 | −817 | 30.1 | 31 |
| Feb | 033 | −915 | −424 | 60.2 | 28 |
| Mar | 745 | −326 | 236 | 100.4 | 26 |
| Apr | 1661 | 338 | 1049 | 311.2 | 5 |
| May | 2374 | 1152 | 1763 | 512.0 | 0 |
| Jun | 2781 | 1763 | 2272 | 883.5 | 0 |
| Jul | 3086 | 2170 | 2578 | 1265.0 | 0 |
| Aug | 2985 | 2069 | 2577 | 1435.6 | 0 |
| Sep | 2577 | 1458 | 2067 | 421.7 | 0 |
| Oct | 1763 | 642 | 1153 | 341.4 | 2 |
| Nov | 644 | −327 | 235 | 170.7 | 23 |
| Dec | −229 | −1014 | −622 | 50.2 | 31 |
| Year | 3086 | −139 | 1050 | 55522 | 146 |
“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 | 65% | 34% | 2.3 | 9:31 |
| Feb | 61% | 39% | 3.2 | 10:34 |
| Mar | 56% | 42% | 4.4 | 11:49 |
| Apr | 54% | 54% | 5.2 | 13:16 |
| May | 56% | 55% | 5.8 | 14:28 |
| Jun | 66% | 65% | 5.3 | 15:07 |
| Jul | 73% | 67% | 4.9 | 14:51 |
| Aug | 73% | 60% | 4.8 | 13:48 |
| Sep | 66% | 48% | 4.4 | 12:24 |
| Oct | 64% | 38% | 3.3 | 11:01 |
| Nov | 63% | 39% | 2.4 | 9:49 |
| Dec | 65% | 35% | 2.0 | 9:14 |
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 Jinzhou is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C86 °F and a low of 21 °C70 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −3 °C26 °F and lows −13 °C9 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 33.5 °C60.4 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 555 mm22 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 64% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–March. The wettest month is August (143 mm5.6 in), the driest is January (3 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 54% in April to 73% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 34%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in August to 15 km/h (9 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 9.2 hours in December to 15.1 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in January, at about 16 cm.
Best time to visit Jinzhou
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June and September. Average highs then reach 23 °C74 °F to 27 °C81 °F. Precipitation is 42 mm1.7 in to 88 mm3.5 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −3 °C26 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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.
Jinzhou weather by month
- January−3 °C26 °F / −13 °C9 °F
- February0 °C33 °F / −9 °C15 °F
- March7 °C45 °F / −3 °C26 °F
- April16 °C61 °F / 3 °C38 °F
- May23 °C74 °F / 11 °C52 °F
- June27 °C81 °F / 17 °C63 °F
- July30 °C86 °F / 21 °C70 °F
- August29 °C85 °F / 20 °C69 °F
- September25 °C77 °F / 14 °C58 °F
- October17 °C63 °F / 6 °C42 °F
- November6 °C44 °F / −3 °C27 °F
- December−2 °C29 °F / −10 °C14 °F
What to pack for Jinzhou
- Winter (December–February) — highs −326 to 0 °C33 °F, lows −139 to −9 °C15 °F, about 4 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 745 to 23 °C74 °F, lows −326 to 11 °C52 °F, about 31 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2781 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1763 to 21 °C70 °F, about 119 mm4.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 644 to 25 °C77 °F, lows −327 to 14 °C58 °F, about 31 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Jinzhou compares
The nearest larger place is Anshan, about 155 km to the east. Compared with it, Jinzhou is on average 0.9 °C1.7 °F warmer. It receives 25% less precipitation (555 mm22 in vs 741 mm29 in). The difference is largest in January (2.5 °C4.4 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 547 places in China. By annual mean temperature, Jinzhou is the 440th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 435th wettest. See all of them on the China climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Kanggye (North Korea, Dwa), Tokchon (North Korea, Dwa) and Changam-chon (North Korea, Dwa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Nanpiao 33 km · 10 °C50 °F · 513 mm20 in
- Climate in Huludao 47 km · 10 °C51 °F · 513 mm20 in
- Climate in Beining 77 km · 9 °C48 °F · 547 mm22 in
- Climate in Chaoyang 77 km · 9 °C49 °F · 478 mm19 in
- Climate in Panjin 78 km · 9 °C49 °F · 587 mm23 in
- Climate in Beipiao 82 km · 9 °C48 °F · 438 mm17 in
- Climate in Yingkou 104 km · 10 °C50 °F · 708 mm28 in
- Climate in Fuxin 110 km · 8 °C47 °F · 493 mm19 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Jinzhou?
July is the warmest month in Jinzhou. Its average high is 30 °C (86 °F) and its average low is 21 °C (70 °F).
What is the coldest month in Jinzhou?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is -3 °C (26 °F) and its average low is -13 °C (9 °F).
When does it rain the most in Jinzhou?
August is the wettest month with about 143 mm (5.6 in) of precipitation. January is the driest with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Jinzhou?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and June and September.
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. The gaps are largest 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.