Best Time to Visit Nanjing: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Nanjing: October, September, April, May.
- Best months for Nanjing: October, September, April, May.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, September, October, November. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: July, August, June.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 5.4).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | -1°C | 56 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.4 |
| February | 10°C | 2°C | 56 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.0 |
| March | 14°C | 6°C | 82 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.6 |
| April | 21°C | 12°C | 92 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.6 |
| May | 26°C | 17°C | 122 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.6 |
| June | 29°C | 22°C | 225 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.8 |
| July | 32°C | 26°C | 208 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.7 |
| August | 31°C | 25°C | 173 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 27°C | 20°C | 81 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 22°C | 14°C | 54 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.2 |
| November | 16°C | 8°C | 53 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.3 |
| December | 10°C | 1°C | 34 mm | 5 | – | – | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nanjing?
The best months are October, September, April, May.
When is the rainy season in Nanjing?
The wettest months are July, August, June.