Ningbo, China experiences average highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 13 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 1.6°C (2.9°F) across the available records.
Ningbo, China Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Ningbo, China. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Mar–Sep At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.6/10
Best: April, May, October, November
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 21°C / 15°C
Feels Like 22°C / 15°C
Rainy Days 13
Rainfall 141 mm
Sunshine 7 h
Humidity 79%
Wind Speed 17 km/h
Dew Point 14°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 4 days
Hottest Month
33°C
August
Avg Low26°C
Rain13days
Coldest Month
3°C
January
Avg High10°C
Rain11days
Driest Month
7days
December
Avg High12°C
Avg Low5°C
Windiest Month
18 km/h
October (Gusts 34)
Sea Temperature
8°C – 31°C
Warmest water: August (
31°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding July, August due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:54
Daylight 14.1h
Sunset 18:57
Live conditions—
Ningbo on the map · live conditions
Ningbo, China
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- China
- City
- Ningbo
- Population
- 3.7M
- Coordinates
- 29.88°, 121.55°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 13 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 16 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 12 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 11°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 10 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 10°C / 3°C . Feb: 11°C / 4°C . Mar: 16°C / 8°C . Apr: 21°C / 13°C . May: 25°C / 18°C . Jun: 28°C / 22°C . Jul: 32°C / 26°C . Aug: 33°C / 26°C . Sep: 28°C / 23°C . Oct: 23°C / 18°C . Nov: 18°C / 12°C . Dec: 12°C / 5°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 85 mm. Feb: 85 mm. Mar: 107 mm. Apr: 130 mm. May: 188 mm. Jun: 338 mm. Jul: 194 mm. Aug: 129 mm. Sep: 177 mm. Oct: 117 mm. Nov: 84 mm. Dec: 59 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 76%. Feb: 77%. Mar: 78%. Apr: 77%. May: 80%. Jun: 86%. Jul: 83%. Aug: 80%. Sep: 82%. Oct: 78%. Nov: 77%. Dec: 74%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 17 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 18 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 17 km/h . Jun: 15 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 17 km/h . Oct: 18 km/h . Nov: 17 km/h . Dec: 18 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 6h. Feb: 6h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 8h. May: 8h. Jun: 7h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 7h. Nov: 6h. Dec: 6h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 9°C . Feb: 8°C . Mar: 11°C . Apr: 17°C . May: 21°C . Jun: 26°C . Jul: 29°C . Aug: 31°C . Sep: 29°C . Oct: 24°C . Nov: 18°C . Dec: 12°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 4.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 2 days. Feb: 1 days. Mar: 0 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 1 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.6°C (2.9°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 26 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 34°C | Aug · 33°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 2°C | Jan · 3°C |
| Wettest month | Jun 2025 · 425 mm | Jun · 338 mm |
| Windiest month | Jul 2025 · 22 km/h | Oct · 18 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Good April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June
Wet July
Wet August
Poor September
Good October best
Excellent November best
Good December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 3°C | 7°C / 0°C | 11days (85 mm) Wet | 5.8h Fair | 76% Humid | 4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 11°C / 4°C | 8°C / 1°C | 11days (85 mm) Wet | 6h Fair | 77% Humid | 4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 16°C / 8°C | 15°C / 6°C | 14days (107 mm) Wet | 6.5h Fair | 78% Humid | 5.6 High | Good | View Details |
| April best | 21°C / 13°C | 21°C / 12°C | 12days (130 mm) Wet | 7.8h Good | 77% Humid | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 25°C / 18°C | 27°C / 18°C | 14days (188 mm) Wet | 8h Good | 80% Humid | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 28°C / 22°C | 32°C / 25°C | 19days (338 mm) Wet | 6.5h Fair | 86% Very Muggy | 6 High | Wet | View Details |
| July | 32°C / 26°C | 38°C / 31°C | 17days (194 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 83% Humid | 7.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 33°C / 26°C | 38°C / 31°C | 13days (129 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 80% Humid | 7.9 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| September | 28°C / 23°C | 32°C / 26°C | 15days (177 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 82% Humid | 6.3 High | Good | View Details |
| October best | 23°C / 18°C | 24°C / 18°C | 11days (117 mm) Wet | 6.7h Fair | 78% Humid | 4.7 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| November best | 18°C / 12°C | 17°C / 10°C | 10days (84 mm) Wet | 5.9h Fair | 77% Humid | 3.9 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 12°C / 5°C | 9°C / 1°C | 7days (59 mm) Good | 6.3h Fair | 74% Muggy | 3.5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Ningbo are April, May, October, November, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Ningbo, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Ningbo is August, with average daytime highs of 33°C (91°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Ningbo is January, with average overnight lows of 3°C (38°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Ningbo is June, averaging 338mm of precipitation across 19 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Ningbo runs through June, July, September, March, with the heaviest rainfall in June. Based on 10-year averages for Ningbo.
Ningbo receives approximately 87 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is August with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Ningbo.
The least favorable months to visit Ningbo are July, August, primarily due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider April, May, October, November instead.
The annual average UV index in Ningbo is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Ningbo is 79%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes — sea temperatures in June, July, August, September, October average 28°C (82°F), which is warm and comfortable for swimming and water activities.
Yes, Ningbo receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 1 cm (0 in) of accumulation, with about 4 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Ningbo are 17 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is October with peak winds reaching 18 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 34 km/h / 21 mph).
Ningbo averages 4 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 65%. The clearest skies occur in December.
The annual average dew point in Ningbo is 14°C (57°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Ningbo has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Ningbo ranges from 15°C (59°F) to 22°C (72°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Ningbo, with a climate score of 5.8/10. Consider visiting during April, May, October, November instead for better conditions.
For June in Ningbo, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 28°C (82°F) and 19 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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