ClimateAverages

Zhoushan Climate

Zhejiang, China · population 84,380 · 34 weather stations within 200 km · records 1819 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
20.1°C
Warmest month · August
30.9°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
2.8°C
Typical overnight low

Zhoushan has an average annual daytime high of 20.1°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is August, when highs typically reach 30.9°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near 2.8°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January9.1°C2.8°CColdest
February9.8°C3.3°C
March13.0°C6.3°C
April18.1°C10.9°C
May22.3°C15.8°C
June26.2°C20.2°C
July30.6°C24.3°C
August30.9°C24.7°CWarmest
September27.8°C21.8°C
October23.0°C16.6°C
November18.1°C11.6°C
December12.4°C5.8°C

Temperature range across the year

1°9°17°25°33°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2024
+2.2°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1884
-1.6°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Zhoushan getting hotter?

Since 1900, Zhoushan's average temperature has risen by +2.6°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1819, warming totals +2.5°C.

15.9°16.7°17.5°18.2°19.0°1951–1980 baseline190019251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
April to November

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Zhoushan?

Zhoushan's average annual daytime high is 20.1°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is August, with highs averaging 30.9°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging 2.8°C.

What is the warmest month in Zhoushan?

August is the warmest month in Zhoushan, with typical daytime highs of 30.9°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Zhoushan?

2024 is the hottest year on record for Zhoushan, running +2.2°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Zhoushan getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Zhoushan has warmed by roughly +2.6°C.

When is the best time to visit Zhoushan?

April to November typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.