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Jining, 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 Jining, Shandong?
Jining, Shandong gets 717 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 -6°C).
Humid continental climate
Jining, Shandong has hot summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 5°C in January to 32°C in July. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -4° | 7° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 8° | 21° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 21° | 31° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 9° | 21° |
How much rain does Jining get?
Jining gets 717 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 71 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 71% of China.
July is the wettest month, with 189 mm. January is the driest, with 8 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 11.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 44 days, to January 11, 2023.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Jining got 287 mm of rain, against a normal of 717 mm for those months. July 2026 had the most, with 132 mm.
Jining weather by month
Jining weather in January
In January, Jining averages a high of 5°C and a low of -6°C. It gets 8 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 17°C (2002) and the record low is -19°C (1981).
Jining weather in February
In February, Jining averages a high of 9°C and a low of -3°C. It gets 13 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 24°C (2021) and the record low is -15°C (1990).
Jining weather in March
In March, Jining averages a high of 15°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 31°C (2013) and the record low is -11°C (1988).
Jining weather in April
In April, Jining averages a high of 21°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 38 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 32°C (2022) and the record low is -5°C (1991). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Jining weather in May
In May, Jining averages a high of 27°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 58 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 38°C (2019) and the record low is 2°C (1991).
Jining weather in June
In June, Jining averages a high of 32°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 89 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 40°C (2022) and the record low is 9°C (1992).
Jining weather in July
In July, Jining averages a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 189 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 42°C (2015) and the record low is 13°C (1976).
Jining weather in August
In August, Jining averages a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 168 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 37°C (2018) and the record low is 13°C (2013).
Jining weather in September
In September, Jining averages a high of 27°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 67 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 37°C (2002) and the record low is 4°C (1995).
Jining weather in October
In October, Jining averages a high of 22°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 36°C (1998) and the record low is -2°C (1986). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Jining weather in November
In November, Jining averages a high of 13°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 29 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 29°C (2023) and the record low is -14°C (2015).
Jining weather in December
In December, Jining averages a high of 7°C and a low of -4°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 21°C (2023) and the record low is -14°C (1985).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Jining
December is the sunniest month in Jining, with estimated sunshine of 66% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 36%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 50% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Jining is sunnier than 61% of China.
Humidity peaks in July at 78% and is lowest in March at 50%.
Jining has about 43 days a year above 32°C. Jining is hotter than 63% of China.
First and last freeze in Jining
The first fall freeze in Jining typically comes around November 7, and the last spring freeze around March 27. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 225 days.
Jining weather records
These records cover YANZHOU during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Jining station is 42°C, on July 18, 2015. The coldest is -19°C, on January 27, 1981.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 191 mm of precipitation, on August 4, 1998.
41 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Jining
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 7°C and lows near -4°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 8°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 21°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 9°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6° | 5° | 7.6 mm | 3 | 60% | 57% | 17° | -19° |
| February | -3° | 9° | 13 mm | 4 | 55% | 48% | 24° | -15° |
| March | 3° | 15° | 17 mm | 4 | 50% | 47% | 31° | -11° |
| April | 8° | 21° | 38 mm | 5 | 54% | 48% | 32° | -5° |
| May | 14° | 27° | 58 mm | 6 | 54% | 47% | 38° | 2° |
| June | 19° | 32° | 89 mm | 8 | 55% | 45% | 40° | 9° |
| July | 23° | 32° | 189 mm | 11 | 78% | 36% | 42° | 13° |
| August | 22° | 31° | 168 mm | 11 | 78% | 45% | 37° | 13° |
| September | 16° | 27° | 67 mm | 7 | 69% | 53% | 37° | 4° |
| October | 9° | 22° | 30 mm | 5 | 63% | 51% | 36° | -2° |
| November | 2° | 13° | 29 mm | 5 | 62% | 54% | 29° | -14° |
| December | -4° | 7° | 11 mm | 4 | 56% | 66% | 21° | -14° |
Station: YANZHOU, 30 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; 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.
Jining climate questions
How much rain does Jining get?
Jining gets 717 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 71 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Jining?
July is the wettest month in Jining, with 189 mm. January is the driest, with 8 mm.
How many rainy days does Jining have a year?
Jining has about 71 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 11.
What is the hottest month in Jining?
June is the warmest month in Jining, with an average high of 32°C.
What is the coldest month in Jining?
January is the coldest month in Jining, with an average low of -6°C.
What is the record high temperature in Jining?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Jining station is 42°C, set on July 18, 2015. The record low is -19°C, on January 27, 1981.
What is the sunniest month in Jining?
December is the sunniest month in Jining, with estimated sunshine of 66% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Jining?
The first fall freeze in Jining typically comes around November 7. The last spring freeze is around March 27.
What is the best time to visit Jining?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.