Pizhou climate
Pizhou (Jiangsu, China) has a monsoon-influenced hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dwa). The average temperature over the year is 15 °C58 °F, and about 859 mm34 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Pizhou climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 541 | −523 | 032 | 160.6 | 30 |
| Feb | 847 | −326 | 337 | 230.9 | 22 |
| Mar | 1560 | 134 | 847 | 251.0 | 11 |
| Apr | 2373 | 846 | 1559 | 391.5 | 1 |
| May | 2883 | 1458 | 2170 | 682.7 | 0 |
| Jun | 3289 | 1967 | 2678 | 1124.4 | 0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2374 | 2882 | 2349.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 3187 | 2272 | 2780 | 1696.7 | 0 |
| Sep | 2781 | 1762 | 2271 | 813.2 | 0 |
| Oct | 2271 | 1049 | 1660 | 351.4 | 0 |
| Nov | 1457 | 236 | 847 | 371.5 | 8 |
| Dec | 643 | −425 | 134 | 200.8 | 26 |
| Year | 3290 | −523 | 1558 | 85934 | 98 |
“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 | 69% | 56% | 2.4 | 10:06 |
| Feb | 69% | 59% | 2.9 | 10:54 |
| Mar | 64% | 58% | 4.1 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 61% | 63% | 4.8 | 13:00 |
| May | 60% | 68% | 5.3 | 13:56 |
| Jun | 64% | 69% | 5.0 | 14:26 |
| Jul | 78% | 73% | 4.6 | 14:14 |
| Aug | 80% | 68% | 4.5 | 13:26 |
| Sep | 75% | 61% | 4.0 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 70% | 52% | 3.3 | 11:15 |
| Nov | 71% | 50% | 2.5 | 10:19 |
| Dec | 70% | 49% | 2.2 | 9:52 |
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 Pizhou is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 23 °C74 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 5 °C41 °F and lows −5 °C23 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 27.8 °C50 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 859 mm34 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 60% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December and January. The wettest month is July (234 mm9.2 in), the driest is January (16 mm0.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 60% in May to 80% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 49%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in September to 10 km/h (6 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 9.9 hours in December to 14.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Pizhou
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September and October: average highs of 22 °C71 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 35 mm1.4 in to 81 mm3.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 5 °C41 °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.
What to pack for Pizhou
- Winter (December–February) — highs 541 to 8 °C47 °F, lows −523 to −3 °C26 °F, about 20 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1560 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 134 to 14 °C58 °F, about 44 mm1.7 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 3187 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 1967 to 23 °C74 °F, about 172 mm6.8 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 1457 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 236 to 17 °C62 °F, about 51 mm2.0 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 Pizhou compares
Compared with Suqian, about 51 km to the southeast, Pizhou has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Pizhou is the 320th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 281st 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: Wichita (United States, Cfa), Amarillo (United States, BSk) and Yangsan (South Korea, Dwa).
Nearby places
- Xinyi 37 km · 15 °C58 °F · 859 mm34 in
- Suicheng 46 km · 15 °C59 °F · 902 mm36 in
- Suqian 51 km · 15 °C59 °F · 902 mm36 in
- Xuzhou 62 km · 15 °C59 °F · 884 mm35 in
- Yunlong 65 km · 15 °C59 °F · 832 mm33 in
- Zaozhuang 71 km · 14 °C58 °F · 809 mm32 in
- Tongshan 74 km · 15 °C59 °F · 855 mm34 in
- Linyi 91 km · 14 °C57 °F · 835 mm33 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Pizhou?
July is the warmest month in Pizhou, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (74 °F).
What is the coldest month in Pizhou?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 5 °C (41 °F) and an average low of -5 °C (23 °F).
When does it rain the most in Pizhou?
July is the wettest month with about 234 mm (9.2 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 16 mm (0.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Pizhou?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and September 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.