Zhongshan climate at a glance
Zhongshan sees average daytime highs ranging from 21°C in January to 33°C in July. Around 2031 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 177 wet days a year, peaking in August (383 mm) and easing off in January (15 mm). July is the sunniest month at about 11 hours of sunshine.
Zhongshan temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Zhongshan
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Zhongshan climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 10.8 h in January. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C | 12°C | 4.3 | 15 mm | 7.5 h | 69% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| February | 22°C | 14°C | 9.2 | 73 mm | 6.8 h | 77% | 9.0 · Excellent |
| March | 25°C | 18°C | 14.5 | 112 mm | 6.4 h | 80% | 7.8 · Good |
| April | 28°C | 20°C | 15 | 167 mm | 7.1 h | 81% | 6.8 · Fair |
| May | 30°C | 23°C | 22.7 | 277 mm | 8 h | 84% | 4.4 · Poor |
| June | 31°C | 26°C | 25.3 | 242 mm | 8.7 h | 84% | 3.2 · Poor |
| July | 33°C | 27°C | 19.8 | 200 mm | 10.5 h | 80% | 2.4 · Challenging |
| August | 31°C | 26°C | 25.3 | 383 mm | 8.5 h | 86% | 3.0 · Poor |
| September | 31°C | 25°C | 22.3 | 330 mm | 8.9 h | 83% | 3.5 · Poor |
| October | 29°C | 22°C | 9 | 155 mm | 8.4 h | 72% | 8.0 · Good |
| November | 26°C | 18°C | 6 | 56 mm | 8.1 h | 70% | 9.9 · Excellent |
| December | 21°C | 12°C | 3.3 | 22 mm | 7.9 h | 62% | 10.0 · Excellent |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Zhongshan?
The best time to visit Zhongshan is November–January, when daytime highs average around 21°C with about 4.3 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Zhongshan?
July is the hottest month in Zhongshan, with average highs of 33°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zhongshan?
August is the rainiest month in Zhongshan, with around 383 mm of rainfall over 25.3 rainy days.
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