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Yanji, Jilin Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Yanji, Jilin?
Yanji, Jilin gets 561 mm of precipitation a year over about 95 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 27°C) and January the coldest (average low -18°C).
Humid continental climate
Yanji, Jilin has warm summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about -6°C in January to 27°C in August. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and September, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -16° | -4° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 1° | 14° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 16° | 26° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 1° | 14° |
How much rain does Yanji get?
Yanji gets 561 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 95 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 51% of China.
July is the wettest month, with 127 mm. January is the driest, with 4 mm. June has the most rainy days, about 14.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 35 days, to January 20, 2024.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Yanji got 326 mm of rain, against a normal of 561 mm for those months. August 2026 had the most, with 164 mm.
Yanji weather by month
Yanji weather in January
In January, Yanji averages a high of -6°C and a low of -18°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 8°C (1979) and the record low is -32°C (1987).
Yanji weather in February
In February, Yanji averages a high of -2°C and a low of -14°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 February record high is 15°C (2024) and the record low is -33°C (1972).
Yanji weather in March
In March, Yanji averages a high of 6°C and a low of -7°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 27°C (2008) and the record low is -26°C (1970).
Yanji weather in April
In April, Yanji averages a high of 15°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 28 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 33°C (1998) and the record low is -12°C (1978).
Yanji weather in May
In May, Yanji averages a high of 21°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 67 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 35°C (1972) and the record low is -4°C (1972). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Yanji weather in June
In June, Yanji averages a high of 24°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 82 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 27% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 37°C (1978) and the record low is 4°C (1977). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Yanji weather in July
In July, Yanji averages a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 127 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 38°C (1997) and the record low is 9°C (1976).
Yanji weather in August
In August, Yanji averages a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 118 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 26% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 37°C (1997) and the record low is 7°C (2009).
Yanji weather in September
In September, Yanji averages a high of 22°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 61 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 33°C (1994) and the record low is -2°C (1980). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Yanji weather in October
In October, Yanji averages a high of 15°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 30°C (1978) and the record low is -13°C (1976).
Yanji weather in November
In November, Yanji averages a high of 4°C and a low of -8°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 21°C (1979) and the record low is -23°C (1992).
Yanji weather in December
In December, Yanji averages a high of -4°C and a low of -16°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 69% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 10°C (2002) and the record low is -32°C (1970).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Yanji
December is the sunniest month in Yanji, with estimated sunshine of 69% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 24%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 47% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Yanji is sunnier than 52% of China.
Humidity peaks in August at 84% and is lowest in February at 48%.
Yanji has about 7 days a year above 32°C. Yanji is cooler than 78% of China.
First and last freeze in Yanji
The first fall freeze in Yanji typically comes around October 4, and the last spring freeze around April 27. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 160 days.
Yanji weather records
These records cover YANJI during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Yanji station is 38°C, on July 25, 1997. The coldest is -33°C, on February 6, 1972.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 113 mm of precipitation, on August 30, 2016.
37 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 Yanji
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and September, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around -4°C and lows near -16°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 14°C and lows near 0°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 16°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 14°C and lows near 1°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -18° | -6° | 3.8 mm | 2 | 52% | 63% | 8° | -32° |
| February | -14° | -2° | 7.6 mm | 3 | 48% | 57% | 15° | -33° |
| March | -7° | 6° | 11 mm | 5 | 49% | 53% | 27° | -26° |
| April | 1° | 15° | 28 mm | 8 | 50% | 49% | 33° | -12° |
| May | 7° | 21° | 67 mm | 13 | 61% | 40% | 35° | -4° |
| June | 13° | 24° | 82 mm | 14 | 78% | 27% | 37° | 4° |
| July | 17° | 27° | 127 mm | 14 | 83% | 24% | 38° | 9° |
| August | 17° | 27° | 118 mm | 13 | 84% | 26% | 37° | 7° |
| September | 9° | 22° | 61 mm | 8 | 78% | 42% | 33° | -2° |
| October | 1° | 15° | 30 mm | 7 | 62% | 62% | 30° | -13° |
| November | -8° | 4° | 18 mm | 5 | 63% | 52% | 21° | -23° |
| December | -16° | -4° | 6.3 mm | 4 | 52% | 69% | 10° | -32° |
Station: YANJI, 2 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.
Yanji climate questions
How much rain does Yanji get?
Yanji gets 561 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 95 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Yanji?
July is the wettest month in Yanji, with 127 mm. January is the driest, with 4 mm.
How many rainy days does Yanji have a year?
Yanji has about 95 days with measurable rain in an average year. June has the most, about 14.
What is the hottest month in Yanji?
July is the warmest month in Yanji, with an average high of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Yanji?
January is the coldest month in Yanji, with an average low of -18°C.
What is the record high temperature in Yanji?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Yanji station is 38°C, set on July 25, 1997. The record low is -33°C, on February 6, 1972.
What is the sunniest month in Yanji?
December is the sunniest month in Yanji, with estimated sunshine of 69% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Yanji?
The first fall freeze in Yanji typically comes around October 4. The last spring freeze is around April 27.
What is the best time to visit Yanji?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and September, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.