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Heze, Shandong Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Heze, Shandong?
Heze, Shandong gets 681 mm of precipitation a year over about 71 rainy days. June is the warmest month (average high 32°C) and January the coldest (average low -4°C).
Subtropical monsoon climate
Heze, Shandong has hot summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 5°C in January to 32°C in June. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -3° | 7° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 9° | 21° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 22° | 31° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 10° | 21° |
How much rain does Heze get?
Heze gets 681 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 71 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 70% of China.
July is the wettest month, with 183 mm. January is the driest, with 7 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 11.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 52 days, to January 23, 2025.
Heze weather by month
Heze weather in January
In January, Heze averages a high of 5°C and a low of -4°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 18°C (2002) and the record low is -16°C (2000).
Heze weather in February
In February, Heze averages a high of 9°C and a low of -1°C. It gets 14 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 26°C (2021) and the record low is -15°C (1996).
Heze weather in March
In March, Heze averages a high of 15°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 29°C (2013) and the record low is -7°C (2007).
Heze weather in April
In April, Heze averages a high of 21°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 33°C (2025) and the record low is -2°C (2018). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Heze weather in May
In May, Heze averages a high of 27°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 56 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 39°C (2014) and the record low is 4°C (2014). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Heze weather in June
In June, Heze averages a high of 32°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 69 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 41°C (2024) and the record low is 11°C (1997).
Heze weather in July
In July, Heze averages a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 183 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 41°C (2002) and the record low is 18°C (2003).
Heze weather in August
In August, Heze averages a high of 30°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 152 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 37°C (2025) and the record low is 12°C (2009).
Heze weather in September
In September, Heze averages a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 81 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 37°C (2024) and the record low is 6°C (1995). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Heze weather in October
In October, Heze averages a high of 22°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 33 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 34°C (1998) and the record low is -1°C (2017). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Heze weather in November
In November, Heze averages a high of 14°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 30°C (2023) and the record low is -13°C (2015).
Heze weather in December
In December, Heze averages a high of 7°C and a low of -3°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 21°C (2023) and the record low is -13°C (2008).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Heze
December is the sunniest month in Heze, with estimated sunshine of 65% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 37%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 49% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Heze is sunnier than 60% of China.
Humidity peaks in August at 77% and is lowest in March at 48%.
Heze has about 45 days a year above 32°C. Heze is hotter than 66% of China.
First and last freeze in Heze
The first fall freeze in Heze typically comes around November 17, and the last spring freeze around March 17. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 245 days.
Heze weather records
These records cover DINGTAO during 1995–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Heze station is 41°C, on July 15, 2002. The coldest is -16°C, on January 24, 2016.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 185 mm of precipitation, on August 18, 2018.
40 all-time records have been set at the station since 1995.
The best time to visit Heze
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 7°C and lows near -3°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 10°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 22°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 10°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4° | 5° | 7.1 mm | 3 | 59% | 57% | 18° | -16° |
| February | -1° | 9° | 14 mm | 4 | 54% | 48% | 26° | -15° |
| March | 4° | 15° | 17 mm | 3 | 48% | 46% | 29° | -7° |
| April | 9° | 21° | 34 mm | 5 | 52% | 46% | 33° | -2° |
| May | 15° | 27° | 56 mm | 6 | 52% | 47% | 39° | 4° |
| June | 20° | 32° | 69 mm | 7 | 52% | 45% | 41° | 11° |
| July | 23° | 32° | 183 mm | 11 | 76% | 37% | 41° | 18° |
| August | 22° | 30° | 152 mm | 11 | 77% | 46% | 37° | 12° |
| September | 17° | 27° | 81 mm | 8 | 68% | 51% | 37° | 6° |
| October | 11° | 22° | 33 mm | 6 | 63% | 49% | 34° | -1° |
| November | 3° | 14° | 27 mm | 5 | 60% | 55% | 30° | -13° |
| December | -3° | 7° | 9.7 mm | 3 | 53% | 65% | 21° | -13° |
Station: DINGTAO, 18 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1995–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Heze climate questions
How much rain does Heze get?
Heze gets 681 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 71 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Heze?
July is the wettest month in Heze, with 183 mm. January is the driest, with 7 mm.
How many rainy days does Heze have a year?
Heze has about 71 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 11.
What is the hottest month in Heze?
June is the warmest month in Heze, with an average high of 32°C.
What is the coldest month in Heze?
January is the coldest month in Heze, with an average low of -4°C.
What is the record high temperature in Heze?
Within the available 1995–2025 station history, the record high at the Heze station is 41°C, set on July 15, 2002. The record low is -16°C, on January 24, 2016.
What is the sunniest month in Heze?
December is the sunniest month in Heze, with estimated sunshine of 65% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Heze?
The first fall freeze in Heze typically comes around November 17. The last spring freeze is around March 17.
What is the best time to visit Heze?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.