Climate Insights for Zhengzhou

Zhongyuan District, Henan, China

Hottest
June
33°C peak91°F peak
Coldest
January
-3°C low27°F low
Wettest
August
185 mm rain7.3 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Zhengzhou is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 759 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 185 mm of rainfall. Zhengzhou 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 -3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Zhengzhou is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 29.9 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 7.3 in of rainfall. Zhengzhou 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 27°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 2°Min: -3°FebMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 0°MarMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 7°AprMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°MayMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 18°JunMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 23°JulMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 25°AugMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°SepMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 19°OctMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 12°NovMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 6°DecMax: 8°Average: 3°Min: -1°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 43°FAverage: 35°FMin: 27°FFebMax: 50°FAverage: 41°FMin: 32°FMarMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 45°FAprMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FMayMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 64°FJunMax: 91°FAverage: 82°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 91°FAverage: 83°FMin: 77°FAugMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 81°FAverage: 73°FMin: 66°FOctMax: 68°FAverage: 60°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 59°FAverage: 50°FMin: 43°FDecMax: 47°FAverage: 38°FMin: 30°F
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Min

Zhengzhou has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°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 February and March, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Zhengzhou has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 64°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 27°F and the daily average is 35°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 11mmFebPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 8mmMarPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 38mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 163mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 185mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 5mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 4inFebPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 3inMarPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 7.3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 2in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Zhengzhou is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 759 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 185 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 11 mm. That's 173 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 26cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.Zhengzhou is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.5 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 7.3 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.4 in. That's 6.8 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 10in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Zhengzhou is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Zhengzhou 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 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan2°35°F
Feb5°41°F
Mar12°54°F
Apr18°64°F
May23°74°F
Jun28°82°F
Jul29°83°F
Aug27°81°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct16°60°F
Nov10°50°F
Dec3°38°F

The best time to visit Zhengzhou is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 45 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Zhengzhou is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 91°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 27°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 Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou 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
-3 °C27 °F
6 °C43 °F
9 km/h5 mph
17 mm0.7 in
11 cm4 in
Feb
0 °C32 °F
10 °C50 °F
9 km/h6 mph
19 mm0.7 in
8 cm3 in
Mar
7 °C45 °F
17 °C63 °F
10 km/h6 mph
20 mm0.8 in
1 cm1 in
Apr
13 °C55 °F
23 °C73 °F
11 km/h7 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C64 °F
28 °C83 °F
10 km/h6 mph
42 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
33 °C91 °F
9 km/h5 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C77 °F
33 °C91 °F
8 km/h5 mph
163 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
8 km/h5 mph
185 mm7.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
19 °C66 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
20 °C68 °F
8 km/h5 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C43 °F
15 °C59 °F
9 km/h6 mph
23 mm0.9 in
2 cm1 in
Dec
-1 °C30 °F
8 °C47 °F
9 km/h6 mph
11 mm0.5 in
5 cm2 in