Climate Insights for Zhongshu

The climate in Zhongshu is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1197mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 234mm 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 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and February.

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 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°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 moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1197mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 100mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 234mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 20mm. That's 214mm 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 February, totalling around 11cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.

Zhongshu 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 March, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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 10km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Zhongshu, which began on June 21, 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

The best time to visit Zhongshu is during March, April and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 53mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°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.