Climate Insights for Tianjin
Hexi District, China
Climate Overview
The climate in Tianjin is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 600 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 189 mm of rainfall. Tianjin is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, 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 Tianjin is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 23.6 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 7.4 in of rainfall. Tianjin is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 20°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Tianjin has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°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 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.Tianjin has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 69°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 20°F and the daily average is 28°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Tianjin is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 600 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 50 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 189 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2 mm. That's 187 mm less than August, 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.Tianjin is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 23.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 7.4 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.1 in. That's 7.4 in less than August, 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 5in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Tianjin is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Tianjin is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6mph, 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
The best time to visit Tianjin 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 34 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°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 Tianjin is during April, May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 89°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 Tianjin 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 Tianjin 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.