Best Time to Visit Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Shaoxing.
Shaoxing does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 28.9°C / 84°F) and driest (December, 49 mm / 1.9 in) months. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 4.9°C / 40.8°F in January to 28.9°C / 84°F in July, with rainfall from 49 mm / 1.9 in (December) to 189 mm / 7.4 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Shaoxing's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | 18.9°C66°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| July | 28.9°C84°F | 132 mm5.2″ | — |
| November | 13.1°C55.6°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
No month at Shaoxing matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shaoxing?
Shaoxing doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on December (driest, ~49 mm / 1.9 in) and July (warmest, 28.9°C / 84°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from China's national average.
When is the rainy season in Shaoxing?
The rainy season at Shaoxing, Zhejiang runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 120 mm / 4.7 in. The wettest single month is June (189 mm / 7.4 in).
What is the driest month in Shaoxing?
The driest month in Shaoxing is December, averaging about 49 mm / 1.9 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 7.2°C / 45°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Shaoxing?
The least comfortable months for travel to Shaoxing — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, May, June, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 189 mm / 7.4 in in June, and the coldest month averages 4.9°C / 40.8°F.
Is Shaoxing climate different from China overall?
Yes, usually. Our Shaoxing figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our China figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Shaoxing specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.