Shijiazhuang climate
Shijiazhuang (Hebei, China) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 15 °C58 °F, and about 533 mm21 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Shijiazhuang climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 338 | −720 | −229 | 30.1 | 31 |
| Feb | 745 | −425 | 235 | 80.3 | 26 |
| Mar | 1661 | 134 | 948 | 90.4 | 13 |
| Apr | 2476 | 847 | 1661 | 281.1 | 1 |
| May | 3188 | 1560 | 2374 | 421.6 | 0 |
| Jun | 3594 | 2169 | 2882 | 662.6 | 0 |
| Jul | 3594 | 2374 | 2984 | 1365.4 | 0 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2170 | 2780 | 1265.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 2882 | 1660 | 2271 | 682.7 | 0 |
| Oct | 2170 | 847 | 1559 | 271.1 | 0 |
| Nov | 1254 | 032 | 643 | 160.6 | 14 |
| Dec | 540 | −522 | 031 | 40.2 | 30 |
| Year | 3594 | −720 | 1558 | 53321 | 115 |
“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 | 54% | 46% | 2.5 | 9:48 |
| Feb | 53% | 48% | 3.2 | 10:44 |
| Mar | 43% | 47% | 4.6 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 40% | 56% | 5.4 | 13:08 |
| May | 40% | 59% | 6.0 | 14:13 |
| Jun | 48% | 67% | 5.4 | 14:47 |
| Jul | 61% | 71% | 4.8 | 14:33 |
| Aug | 66% | 66% | 4.6 | 13:37 |
| Sep | 63% | 58% | 4.1 | 12:22 |
| Oct | 58% | 45% | 3.4 | 11:08 |
| Nov | 57% | 39% | 2.6 | 10:03 |
| Dec | 54% | 39% | 2.3 | 9:32 |
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 Shijiazhuang is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C94 °F and a low of 23 °C74 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 3 °C38 °F and lows −7 °C20 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 30.6 °C55.1 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 533 mm21 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 62% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–March. The wettest month is July (136 mm5.4 in), the driest is January (3 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 40% in May to 66% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 39%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in August to 9 km/h (5 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in January. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in January, at about 11 cm.
Best time to visit Shijiazhuang
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and September and October. Average highs then reach 21 °C70 °F to 28 °C82 °F. Precipitation is 27 mm1.1 in to 68 mm2.7 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 3 °C38 °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.
Shijiazhuang weather by month
- January3 °C38 °F / −7 °C20 °F
- February7 °C45 °F / −4 °C25 °F
- March16 °C61 °F / 1 °C34 °F
- April24 °C76 °F / 8 °C47 °F
- May31 °C88 °F / 15 °C60 °F
- June35 °C94 °F / 21 °C69 °F
- July35 °C94 °F / 23 °C74 °F
- August32 °C90 °F / 21 °C70 °F
- September28 °C82 °F / 16 °C60 °F
- October21 °C70 °F / 8 °C47 °F
- November12 °C54 °F / 0 °C32 °F
- December5 °C40 °F / −5 °C22 °F
What to pack for Shijiazhuang
- Winter (December–February) — highs 338 to 7 °C45 °F, lows −720 to −4 °C25 °F, about 5 mm0.2 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 1661 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 134 to 15 °C60 °F, about 26 mm1.0 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.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3290 to 35 °C94 °F, lows 2169 to 23 °C74 °F, about 109 mm4.3 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 1254 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 032 to 16 °C60 °F, about 37 mm1.5 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 Shijiazhuang compares
The nearest larger place is Tianjin, about 265 km to the northeast. Compared with it, Shijiazhuang is on average 1.9 °C3.5 °F warmer. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in March (3 °C5.4 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 547 places in China. By annual mean temperature, Shijiazhuang is the 321st warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 454th 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 Amarillo (United States, BSk), Pueblo (United States, BSk) and Albuquerque (United States, BSk).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Zhengding (pop. 193,524). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Shijiazhuang, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Luancheng 23 km · 15 °C58 °F · 533 mm21 in
- Climate in Xinji 66 km · 14 °C57 °F · 513 mm20 in
- Climate in Dingzhou 69 km · 14 °C57 °F · 524 mm21 in
- Climate in Yangquan 83 km · 11 °C52 °F · 541 mm21 in
- Climate in Xingtai 109 km · 15 °C60 °F · 558 mm22 in
- Climate in Hengshui 111 km · 14 °C57 °F · 527 mm21 in
- Climate in Shahecheng 123 km · 15 °C60 °F · 558 mm22 in
- Climate in Baoding 126 km · 13 °C56 °F · 516 mm20 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Shijiazhuang?
July is the warmest month in Shijiazhuang. Its average high is 35 °C (94 °F) and its average low is 23 °C (74 °F).
What is the coldest month in Shijiazhuang?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 3 °C (38 °F) and its average low is -7 °C (20 °F).
When does it rain the most in Shijiazhuang?
July is the wettest month with about 136 mm (5.4 in) of precipitation. January is the driest with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Shijiazhuang?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April 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. 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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 192 m, while Shijiazhuang lies at about 77 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.7 °C1.3 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.