Climate Insights for Zhongshu

The climate in Zhongshu is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1364mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 228mm of rainfall. Zhongshu is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 5°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Zhongshu vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 9°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Zhongshu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1364mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 114mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 228mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 28mm. That's 200mm less than June, 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 10cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Zhongshu is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Zhongshu, which began on March 20, 2026. Zhongshu is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

The best time to visit Zhongshu is during March and April, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 61mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Zhongshu 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.