Best time to visit Jinan: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Jinan are Apr, May, Jun and Sep.
Best months
Apr, May, Jun and Sep
Peak season
Apr, May, Jun, Aug and Sep
Off season
Jan, Jul and Dec
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: -3.3°C – 5.6°C
Rain: 5mm
Sunshine: 7.7h/day
Visit score: 4.8/10
Feb
Temp: -1.3°C – 7.8°C
Rain: 11mm
Sunshine: 8.3h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Mar
Temp: 6°C – 17.3°C
Rain: 21mm
Sunshine: 9.4h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Apr
BestTemp: 12°C – 23.5°C
Rain: 53mm
Sunshine: 9.4h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
May
BestTemp: 17.1°C – 27.9°C
Rain: 31mm
Sunshine: 9.4h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Jun
BestTemp: 22.6°C – 33.7°C
Rain: 54mm
Sunshine: 10h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Jul
Temp: 24.9°C – 33.3°C
Rain: 236mm
Sunshine: 9.7h/day
Visit score: 3.8/10
Aug
Temp: 23.9°C – 31.8°C
Rain: 149mm
Sunshine: 10.1h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Sep
BestTemp: 18.7°C – 27.3°C
Rain: 78mm
Sunshine: 8.1h/day
Visit score: 9/10
Oct
Temp: 12.1°C – 20.7°C
Rain: 74mm
Sunshine: 7.2h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Nov
Temp: 5.5°C – 14.2°C
Rain: 18mm
Sunshine: 7.7h/day
Visit score: 6.3/10
Dec
Temp: -2°C – 5.9°C
Rain: 11mm
Sunshine: 7.4h/day
Visit score: 4.8/10
When to go, and when not to
The best months to visit Jinan, based on the highest visit scores, are April, May, June, and September. These months bring warmer highs, generally manageable humidity, and more daily sunshine than the winter months, with May offering a high around 27.9C and about 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
The trade-off is that April through June, along with August and September, are also listed as peak season, meaning more visitors and likely higher demand for services. July stands out as the least comfortable month, with 236mm of rain and highs reaching 33.3C, so travelers preferring drier conditions may want to plan around it despite it falling in the cheaper off-season window alongside January and December.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.