Hangzhou Weather
Hangzhou weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct and Nov.
Hangzhou current weather
Hangzhou now (local time 00:00)
19°C
Overcast
- Feels like
- 21°
- Humidity
- 96%
- Wind
- 8 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
11° – 27°C
Mostly dry all week
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Hangzhou 14-day forecast
Today
10/5
☁️
22°
16°
💧19%
Tue
10/6
☀️
22°
12°
💧0%
Wed
10/7
☀️
24°
11°
💧0%
Thu
10/8
☀️
24°
12°
💧0%
Fri
10/9
☁️
25°
15°
💧2%
Sat
10/10
☁️
26°
16°
💧12%
Sun
10/11
☁️
27°
19°
💧9%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
29°
21°
💧18%
Tue
10/13
🌤️
29°
22°
💧12%
Wed
10/14
⛅
30°
20°
💧5%
Thu
10/15
🌤️
29°
21°
💧8%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
28°
21°
💧14%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
26°
20°
💧25%
Sun
10/18
☁️
24°
18°
💧24%
Best time to visit Hangzhou
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Hangzhou are Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct and Nov. The hottest month is July (average high 33°C) and the coldest is January (average low -1°C).
Hangzhou climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°C | -1°C | 78 mm | 80% | -13°C |
| Feb | 11°C | 1°C | 90 mm | 81% | -11°C |
| MarBest | 16°C | 5°C | 105 mm | 79% | -9°C |
| AprBest | 22°C | 11°C | 115 mm | 77% | -7°C |
| MayBest | 27°C | 16°C | 124 mm | 76% | -5°C |
| Jun | 30°C | 21°C | 230 mm | 80% | -3°C |
| Jul | 33°C | 25°C | 168 mm | 82% | 0°C |
| Aug | 33°C | 24°C | 177 mm | 81% | -1°C |
| SepBest | 29°C | 20°C | 129 mm | 80% | -4°C |
| OctBest | 24°C | 14°C | 74 mm | 77% | -7°C |
| NovBest | 18°C | 7°C | 77 mm | 78% | -10°C |
| Dec | 11°C | 1°C | 59 mm | 78% | -13°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Hangzhou weather month by month: what to wear
Hangzhou in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Hangzhou is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C, around 74 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 77% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Hangzhou in NovemberBest month
November in Hangzhou is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C, around 77 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 78% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Hangzhou in December
December in Hangzhou is chilly: average highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C, around 59 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 78% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Hangzhou in January
January in Hangzhou is cold: average highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C, around 78 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 80% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Hangzhou in February
February in Hangzhou is chilly: average highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C, around 90 mm of rain (some rain) and 81% humidity — about 11°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Hangzhou in MarchBest month
March in Hangzhou is mild and cool: average highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C, around 105 mm of rain (some rain) and 79% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Hangzhou in AprilBest month
April in Hangzhou is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C, around 115 mm of rain (some rain) and 77% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Hangzhou in MayBest month
May in Hangzhou is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C, around 124 mm of rain (some rain) and 76% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Hangzhou in June
June in Hangzhou is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C, around 230 mm of rain (wet) and 80% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Hangzhou in July
July in Hangzhou is hot: average highs of 33°C and lows of 25°C, around 168 mm of rain (wet) and 82% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Hangzhou in August
August in Hangzhou is hot: average highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C, around 177 mm of rain (wet) and 81% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Hangzhou in SeptemberBest month
September in Hangzhou is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C, around 129 mm of rain (some rain) and 80% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Hangzhou?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Hangzhou are Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct and Nov. The hottest month is July (average high 33°C) and the coldest is January (average low -1°C).
›What's the weather like in Hangzhou in October, and what should I wear?
October in Hangzhou is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C, around 74 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 77% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›What's the weather like in Hangzhou in November, and what should I wear?
November in Hangzhou is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C, around 77 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 78% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›When is the rainy season in Hangzhou?
Hangzhou is wettest in June, with about 230 mm on average, and driest in December, with about 59 mm.
›How cold does Hangzhou get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is January, averaging 9°C by day and -1°C at night. Nights regularly drop below freezing and snow is possible.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: July; coldest: January.