Best time to visit Nanjing: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Nanjing are Apr, May, Sep and Oct.
Best months
Apr, May, Sep and Oct
Peak season
Apr, May, Sep and Oct
Off season
Feb, Jul and Aug
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: 0°C – 9.6°C
Rain: 34mm
Sunshine: 7.3h/day
Visit score: 4.8/10
Feb
Temp: 1.4°C – 9.6°C
Rain: 59mm
Sunshine: 5.9h/day
Visit score: 3.5/10
Mar
Temp: 7.1°C – 17.2°C
Rain: 73mm
Sunshine: 7.2h/day
Visit score: 5.3/10
Apr
BestTemp: 13.3°C – 23.4°C
Rain: 83mm
Sunshine: 7.8h/day
Visit score: 8.1/10
May
BestTemp: 17.2°C – 26.5°C
Rain: 129mm
Sunshine: 8.2h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Jun
Temp: 21.7°C – 29.1°C
Rain: 243mm
Sunshine: 7h/day
Visit score: 7/10
Jul
Temp: 26.3°C – 33°C
Rain: 220mm
Sunshine: 8.6h/day
Visit score: 3.8/10
Aug
Temp: 26°C – 33.1°C
Rain: 145mm
Sunshine: 10.2h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
Sep
BestTemp: 22.5°C – 29°C
Rain: 219mm
Sunshine: 7.6h/day
Visit score: 7.1/10
Oct
BestTemp: 15.3°C – 22.6°C
Rain: 66mm
Sunshine: 6.7h/day
Visit score: 8.7/10
Nov
Temp: 8.6°C – 17.1°C
Rain: 24mm
Sunshine: 7.6h/day
Visit score: 6.3/10
Dec
Temp: 2°C – 10.4°C
Rain: 20mm
Sunshine: 7.4h/day
Visit score: 4.8/10
When to go, and when not to
The strongest months for visiting Nanjing are April, May, September, and October. April brings a high near 23.4C with 7.8 hours of sunshine a day, May climbs to a high of 26.5C with 8.2 hours of sunshine, and October offers a milder high of 22.6C with lower rainfall of 66mm compared with the wetter months around it.
The trade-off is that this same window is the peak season, so travelers share the mild weather with more visitors. September, despite a good visit score, brings heavy rain at 219mm, and summer months such as July and August push highs to 33.0C and 33.1C with substantial humidity, which is part of why those two months fall into the off-season instead.
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.