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Tangshan, Hebei Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Tangshan, Hebei?
Tangshan, Hebei gets 582 mm of precipitation a year over about 61 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 30°C) and January the coldest (average low -9°C).
Humid continental climate
Tangshan, Hebei has hot summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about 1°C in January to 30°C in July. 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 22°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -7° | 3° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 7° | 18° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 21° | 29° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 8° | 18° |
How much rain does Tangshan get?
Tangshan gets 582 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 61 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 84% of China.
July is the wettest month, with 155 mm. January is the driest, with 3 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 10.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 52 days, to January 20, 2022.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Tangshan got 23 mm of rain, against a normal of 582 mm for those months. July 2026 had the most, with 12 mm.
Tangshan weather by month
Tangshan weather in January
In January, Tangshan averages a high of 1°C and a low of -9°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 74% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 13°C (2002) and the record low is -24°C (1973).
Tangshan weather in February
In February, Tangshan averages a high of 4°C and a low of -6°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 20°C (2021) and the record low is -21°C (1973).
Tangshan weather in March
In March, Tangshan averages a high of 11°C and a low of 0°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 61% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 28°C (2025) and the record low is -20°C (1970).
Tangshan weather in April
In April, Tangshan averages a high of 18°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 22 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 31°C (1972) and the record low is -4°C (1984). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tangshan weather in May
In May, Tangshan averages a high of 24°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 47 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 35°C (2014) and the record low is 2°C (1976). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tangshan weather in June
In June, Tangshan averages a high of 28°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 86 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 38°C (1972) and the record low is 8°C (1997).
Tangshan weather in July
In July, Tangshan averages a high of 30°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 155 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 39°C (2010) and the record low is 13°C (1976).
Tangshan weather in August
In August, Tangshan averages a high of 29°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 153 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 36°C (2022) and the record low is 9°C (1972).
Tangshan weather in September
In September, Tangshan averages a high of 26°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 52 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 34°C (2002) and the record low is 0°C (2020). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tangshan weather in October
In October, Tangshan averages a high of 19°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 33 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 29°C (2006) and the record low is -4°C (1986). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tangshan weather in November
In November, Tangshan averages a high of 10°C and a low of 0°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 22°C (1971) and the record low is -14°C (1992).
Tangshan weather in December
In December, Tangshan averages a high of 3°C and a low of -6°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 14°C (2023) and the record low is -21°C (1978).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Tangshan
December is the sunniest month in Tangshan, with estimated sunshine of 82% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 41%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 59% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Tangshan is sunnier than 84% of China.
Humidity peaks in August at 77% and is lowest in April at 37%.
Tangshan has about 14 days a year above 32°C. Tangshan is cooler than 65% of China.
First and last freeze in Tangshan
The first fall freeze in Tangshan typically comes around October 29, and the last spring freeze around April 1. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 211 days.
Tangshan weather records
These records cover LETING during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Tangshan station is 39°C, on July 24, 2020. The coldest is -24°C, on January 26, 1973.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 235 mm of precipitation, on July 30, 1975.
38 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.6°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Tangshan
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around 3°C and lows near -7°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 18°C and lows near 7°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 21°C.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 18°C and lows near 8°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9° | 1° | 3.3 mm | 2 | 46% | 74% | 13° | -24° |
| February | -6° | 4° | 5.8 mm | 2 | 47% | 63% | 20° | -21° |
| March | 0° | 11° | 7.9 mm | 3 | 42% | 61% | 28° | -20° |
| April | 7° | 18° | 22 mm | 5 | 37% | 57% | 31° | -4° |
| May | 13° | 24° | 47 mm | 6 | 45% | 52% | 35° | 2° |
| June | 18° | 28° | 86 mm | 9 | 54% | 49% | 38° | 8° |
| July | 22° | 30° | 155 mm | 10 | 72% | 41% | 39° | 13° |
| August | 22° | 29° | 153 mm | 9 | 77% | 46% | 36° | 9° |
| September | 16° | 26° | 52 mm | 6 | 67% | 57% | 34° | 0° |
| October | 8° | 19° | 33 mm | 4 | 56% | 63% | 29° | -4° |
| November | 0° | 10° | 12 mm | 3 | 54% | 65% | 22° | -14° |
| December | -6° | 3° | 4.8 mm | 2 | 42% | 82% | 14° | -21° |
Station: LETING, 66 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.
Tangshan climate questions
How much rain does Tangshan get?
Tangshan gets 582 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 61 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Tangshan?
July is the wettest month in Tangshan, with 155 mm. January is the driest, with 3 mm.
How many rainy days does Tangshan have a year?
Tangshan has about 61 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 10.
What is the hottest month in Tangshan?
July is the warmest month in Tangshan, with an average high of 30°C.
What is the coldest month in Tangshan?
January is the coldest month in Tangshan, with an average low of -9°C.
What is the record high temperature in Tangshan?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Tangshan station is 39°C, set on July 24, 2020. The record low is -24°C, on January 26, 1973.
What is the sunniest month in Tangshan?
December is the sunniest month in Tangshan, with estimated sunshine of 82% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Tangshan?
The first fall freeze in Tangshan typically comes around October 29. The last spring freeze is around April 1.
What is the best time to visit Tangshan?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.