Zibo climate
Zibo (Shandong, China) has a monsoon-influenced hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dwa). The average temperature over the year is 14 °C57 °F, and about 641 mm25 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Zibo climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 337 | −719 | −228 | 60.2 | 31 |
| Feb | 744 | −523 | 133 | 130.5 | 26 |
| Mar | 1458 | 032 | 745 | 100.4 | 16 |
| Apr | 2272 | 744 | 1558 | 341.3 | 1 |
| May | 2985 | 1457 | 2271 | 552.2 | 0 |
| Jun | 3392 | 1967 | 2679 | 843.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 3392 | 2272 | 2882 | 1646.5 | 0 |
| Aug | 3188 | 2170 | 2679 | 1626.4 | 0 |
| Sep | 2781 | 1560 | 2171 | 562.2 | 0 |
| Oct | 2170 | 847 | 1559 | 220.9 | 0 |
| Nov | 1254 | 033 | 643 | 251.0 | 13 |
| Dec | 440 | −622 | −131 | 90.3 | 29 |
| Year | 3392 | −719 | 1457 | 64125 | 116 |
“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 | 64% | 48% | 2.4 | 9:54 |
| Feb | 62% | 51% | 3.0 | 10:47 |
| Mar | 53% | 50% | 4.3 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 49% | 54% | 5.1 | 13:05 |
| May | 49% | 58% | 5.7 | 14:07 |
| Jun | 54% | 65% | 5.2 | 14:40 |
| Jul | 68% | 69% | 4.6 | 14:27 |
| Aug | 75% | 65% | 4.4 | 13:33 |
| Sep | 68% | 59% | 4.1 | 12:22 |
| Oct | 63% | 47% | 3.3 | 11:10 |
| Nov | 65% | 45% | 2.5 | 10:09 |
| Dec | 65% | 43% | 2.2 | 9:39 |
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 Zibo is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C92 °F and a low of 22 °C72 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 3 °C37 °F and lows −7 °C19 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 30.1 °C54.2 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 641 mm25 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: December–March. The wettest month is July (164 mm6.5 in), the driest is January (6 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 49% in May to 75% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 43%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in September to 12 km/h (7 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 9.7 hours in December to 14.7 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 12 cm.
Best time to visit Zibo
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September and October. Average highs then reach 21 °C70 °F to 29 °C85 °F. Precipitation is 22 mm0.9 in to 56 mm2.2 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 3 °C37 °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.
Zibo weather by month
- January3 °C37 °F / −7 °C19 °F
- February7 °C44 °F / −5 °C23 °F
- March14 °C58 °F / 0 °C32 °F
- April22 °C72 °F / 7 °C44 °F
- May29 °C85 °F / 14 °C57 °F
- June33 °C92 °F / 19 °C67 °F
- July33 °C92 °F / 22 °C72 °F
- August31 °C88 °F / 21 °C70 °F
- September27 °C81 °F / 15 °C60 °F
- October21 °C70 °F / 8 °C47 °F
- November12 °C54 °F / 0 °C33 °F
- December4 °C40 °F / −6 °C22 °F
What to pack for Zibo
- Winter (December–February) — highs 337 to 7 °C44 °F, lows −719 to −5 °C23 °F, about 9 mm0.4 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 1458 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 032 to 14 °C57 °F, about 33 mm1.3 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 3188 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 1967 to 22 °C72 °F, about 137 mm5.4 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 27 °C81 °F, lows 033 to 15 °C60 °F, about 34 mm1.3 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 Zibo compares
The nearest larger place is Weifang, about 93 km to the east. Compared with it, Zibo has practically the same average temperature. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in June (1.3 °C2.3 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 547 places in China. By annual mean temperature, Zibo is the 344th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 374th 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 Pueblo (United States, BSk), Amarillo (United States, BSk) and Wichita (United States, Cfa).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Yidu (pop. 105,070). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Zibo, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Zhoucun 22 km · 14 °C57 °F · 641 mm25 in
- Climate in Boshan 40 km · 12 °C53 °F · 721 mm28 in
- Climate in Mingshui 51 km · 14 °C57 °F · 765 mm30 in
- Climate in Linqu 52 km · 13 °C56 °F · 668 mm26 in
- Climate in Shouguang 61 km · 14 °C56 °F · 619 mm24 in
- Climate in Binzhou 64 km · 13 °C56 °F · 586 mm23 in
- Climate in Laiwu 76 km · 13 °C56 °F · 795 mm31 in
- Climate in Dongying 84 km · 13 °C56 °F · 590 mm23 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Zibo?
July is the warmest month in Zibo. Its average high is 33 °C (92 °F) and its average low is 22 °C (72 °F).
What is the coldest month in Zibo?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 3 °C (37 °F) and its average low is -7 °C (19 °F).
When does it rain the most in Zibo?
July is the wettest month with about 164 mm (6.5 in) of precipitation. January is the driest with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Zibo?
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. 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.