Nanjing Weather

Nanjing has subtropical monsoon climate, which is generally mild throughout the year, with abundant sunshine and rainfall. The weather of Nanjing is characterized by torrid summer and severe winter. Known as one of the three “Furnace Cities” (the other two are Chongqing and Wuhan), Nanjing's temperatures in summer can reach as high as 40 ℃(104℉) while the coldest days in winter can drop to less than -10 ℃ (14℉). Each season here is distinctive. Spring and autumn are shot while summer and winter last for a longer time.

Spring is warm and moist, and autumn is cool and refreshing. A regular rainy spell lasts from June to July every year. Autumn is especially scenic when the maple leaves turn bright red, so it’s the most favorable season to visit Nanjing. But if you care little about the chilly winter, you can come to Nanjing in winter for the snowscape is gorgeous. Want to travel to Nanjing, please browse Nanjing Tours here.

Nanjing's average annual temperature is 16 ℃ (61℉). The hottest month is July, with an average high of 32℃(90℉) and an average low of 25 ℃ (77 ℉). The coldest month is January, with an average high of 7℃ (45℉) and an average low of -1℃ (30℉).