At a glance
| Metric | Hangzhou | Nanjing |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 34°C | 32°C |
| Coldest month low | 2°C | 0°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1634 mm | 1173 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 7.1 h/day | 7.4 h/day |
| Best months | October–November | April–May & October–November |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Hangzhou | Nanjing | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.4 · Poor | 3.6 · Poor | Hangzhou |
| February | 4.1 · Poor | 4.6 · Poor | Nanjing |
| March | 7.8 · Good | 8.6 · Excellent | Nanjing |
| April | 8.3 · Good | 9.1 · Excellent | Nanjing |
| May | 8.3 · Good | 9.3 · Excellent | Nanjing |
| June | 4.8 · Poor | 6.1 · Fair | Nanjing |
| July | 2.2 · Challenging | 3.1 · Poor | Nanjing |
| August | 2.2 · Challenging | 3.9 · Poor | Nanjing |
| September | 6.6 · Fair | 8.0 · Good | Nanjing |
| October | 9.2 · Excellent | 9.5 · Excellent | Nanjing |
| November | 8.9 · Excellent | 9.4 · Excellent | Nanjing |
| December | 6.0 · Fair | 5.3 · Fair | Hangzhou |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Hangzhou or Nanjing?
Nanjing has the better travel weather in 10 of 12 months, versus 2 for Hangzhou — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Hangzhou?
The best months to visit Hangzhou are October–November, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Nanjing?
The best months to visit Nanjing are April–May & October–November, based on six years of climate data.
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