Best time to visit Ningbo: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Ningbo are Apr, May and Oct.
Best months
Apr, May and Oct
Peak season
Apr, May, Aug and Oct
Off season
Feb, Mar and Jul
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: 2.4°C – 11.9°C
Rain: 37mm
Sunshine: 7.3h/day
Visit score: 4.8/10
Feb
Temp: 4.1°C – 11.5°C
Rain: 81mm
Sunshine: 5.3h/day
Visit score: 2.5/10
Mar
Temp: 8°C – 18.1°C
Rain: 81mm
Sunshine: 7h/day
Visit score: 4.4/10
Apr
BestTemp: 13.4°C – 23°C
Rain: 136mm
Sunshine: 7h/day
Visit score: 7.9/10
May
BestTemp: 17°C – 26°C
Rain: 159mm
Sunshine: 7.8h/day
Visit score: 7.2/10
Jun
Temp: 22.1°C – 28.9°C
Rain: 340mm
Sunshine: 5.9h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Jul
Temp: 26.4°C – 33.5°C
Rain: 219mm
Sunshine: 9.5h/day
Visit score: 3.8/10
Aug
Temp: 26.5°C – 35°C
Rain: 67mm
Sunshine: 11.1h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
Sep
Temp: 24.5°C – 31.5°C
Rain: 122mm
Sunshine: 8.9h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Oct
BestTemp: 18.6°C – 25.4°C
Rain: 102mm
Sunshine: 6.7h/day
Visit score: 7.8/10
Nov
Temp: 11.2°C – 19.2°C
Rain: 107mm
Sunshine: 6.9h/day
Visit score: 6.4/10
Dec
Temp: 4.9°C – 13.6°C
Rain: 21mm
Sunshine: 7.2h/day
Visit score: 6.2/10
When to go, and when not to
April, May, and October stand out as the best months to visit based on the city's weather patterns. April brings a high of 23.0C and a low of 13.4C with 136mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sunshine a day, May brings a high of 26.0C and a low of 17.0C with 159mm of rain and 7.8 hours of sunshine, and October offers a high of 25.4C and a low of 18.6C with 102mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sunshine, making all three comfortable for outdoor time.
The trade-off is that April, May, and October fall within the peak season along with August, so travelers can expect more visitors during these months. June is the wettest month at 340mm of rain, while July and August are the hottest, with highs of 33.5C and 35.0C respectively, conditions that can make midday activity uncomfortable. The off-season months of February, March, and July are cheaper and quieter, though February and March bring cooler, lower-sunshine weather and July brings the summer heat and rain.
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.