Climate Insights for Jinan

Lixia District, Shandong, China

Hottest
June
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
January
-5°C low23°F low
Wettest
July
170 mm rain6.7 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Jinan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 639 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 170 mm of rainfall. Jinan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Jinan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 25.2 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 6.7 in of rainfall. Jinan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 23°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 5°Average: 0°Min: -5°FebMax: 8°Average: 3°Min: -2°MarMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 6°AprMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 12°MayMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°JunMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 22°JulMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 25°AugMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°SepMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°OctMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°NovMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 4°DecMax: 6°Average: 1°Min: -3°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 40°FAverage: 32°FMin: 23°FFebMax: 47°FAverage: 38°FMin: 29°FMarMax: 60°FAverage: 51°FMin: 42°FAprMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 53°FMayMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 62°FJunMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 72°FJulMax: 90°FAverage: 83°FMin: 77°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 73°FMin: 65°FOctMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FNovMax: 57°FAverage: 48°FMin: 40°FDecMax: 43°FAverage: 34°FMin: 26°F
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Min

Jinan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Jinan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 67°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 23°F and the daily average is 32°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 3mmFebPrecipitation: 16mmSnow: 7mmMarPrecipitation: 16mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 30mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 170mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 164mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 3inMarPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 6.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 6.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 2in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Jinan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 639 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 170 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 5 mm. That's 165 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 18cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.Jinan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 25.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.1 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 6.7 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.2 in. That's 6.5 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 7in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Jinan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Jinan is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan0°32°F
Feb3°38°F
Mar11°51°F
Apr16°61°F
May22°71°F
Jun27°81°F
Jul28°83°F
Aug27°81°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct15°59°F
Nov9°48°F
Dec1°34°F

The best time to visit Jinan is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 41 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Jinan is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.6 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 90°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 23°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Jinan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Jinan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-5 °C23 °F
5 °C40 °F
9 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
3 cm1 in
Feb
-2 °C29 °F
8 °C47 °F
10 km/h6 mph
16 mm0.6 in
7 cm3 in
Mar
6 °C42 °F
16 °C60 °F
12 km/h7 mph
16 mm0.6 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
12 °C53 °F
21 °C70 °F
12 km/h8 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
17 °C62 °F
27 °C80 °F
12 km/h7 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C72 °F
32 °C90 °F
10 km/h6 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C77 °F
32 °C90 °F
9 km/h5 mph
170 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
31 °C87 °F
8 km/h5 mph
164 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
19 °C65 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C52 °F
20 °C69 °F
9 km/h6 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C40 °F
14 °C57 °F
10 km/h6 mph
24 mm0.9 in
2 cm1 in
Dec
-3 °C26 °F
6 °C43 °F
9 km/h6 mph
9 mm0.4 in
4 cm2 in