Climate Insights for Shijiazhuang

Chang'an District, Hebei, China

Hottest
June
34°C peak92°F peak
Coldest
January
-7°C low20°F low
Wettest
July
168 mm rain6.6 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Shijiazhuang is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 569 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 168 mm of rainfall. Shijiazhuang 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 -7°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Shijiazhuang is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 22.4 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 6.6 in of rainfall. Shijiazhuang 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 20°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 4°Average: -2°Min: -7°FebMax: 8°Average: 2°Min: -4°MarMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 4°AprMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°MayMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°JunMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 22°JulMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°AugMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°SepMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 18°OctMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 9°NovMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 2°DecMax: 5°Average: -1°Min: -6°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 39°FAverage: 29°FMin: 20°FFebMax: 46°FAverage: 35°FMin: 25°FMarMax: 62°FAverage: 51°FMin: 39°FAprMax: 73°FAverage: 62°FMin: 51°FMayMax: 83°FAverage: 72°FMin: 61°FJunMax: 92°FAverage: 82°FMin: 71°FJulMax: 91°FAverage: 83°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°FOctMax: 68°FAverage: 58°FMin: 49°FNovMax: 55°FAverage: 45°FMin: 35°FDecMax: 42°FAverage: 31°FMin: 22°F
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Shijiazhuang has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.Shijiazhuang has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 72°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 20°F and the daily average is 29°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 3mmFebPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 5mmMarPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 32mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 34mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 168mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 149mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 2inMarPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 6.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 1in
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Snow (in)

Shijiazhuang is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 569 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 47 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 168 mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 3 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 14cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.Shijiazhuang is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 22.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 6.6 in of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.1 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 6in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Shijiazhuang is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Shijiazhuang is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-2°29°F
Feb2°35°F
Mar10°51°F
Apr17°62°F
May22°72°F
Jun28°82°F
Jul28°83°F
Aug27°80°F
Sep22°72°F
Oct14°58°F
Nov7°45°F
Dec-1°31°F

The best time to visit Shijiazhuang is during April, May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 36 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Shijiazhuang is during April, May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 92°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 20°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 Shijiazhuang 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 Shijiazhuang 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
-7 °C20 °F
4 °C39 °F
6 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
3 cm1 in
Feb
-4 °C25 °F
8 °C46 °F
7 km/h4 mph
9 mm0.4 in
5 cm2 in
Mar
4 °C39 °F
17 °C62 °F
8 km/h5 mph
8 mm0.3 in
1 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C51 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h6 mph
32 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C61 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h6 mph
34 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C71 °F
34 °C92 °F
8 km/h5 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C76 °F
33 °C91 °F
7 km/h4 mph
168 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C73 °F
31 °C87 °F
6 km/h4 mph
149 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C64 °F
28 °C82 °F
6 km/h4 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C49 °F
20 °C68 °F
6 km/h4 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
2 °C35 °F
13 °C55 °F
7 km/h4 mph
15 mm0.6 in
1 cm1 in
Dec
-6 °C22 °F
5 °C42 °F
6 km/h4 mph
4 mm0.2 in
4 cm1 in