Yanzhou, Shandong Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Yanzhou, 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).

Yanzhou climate at a glance

Humid continental climate

Yanzhou, 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.

How much rain does Yanzhou get?

Yanzhou 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.

Yanzhou weather by month

Yanzhou weather in January

In January, Yanzhou averages a high of 5°C and a low of -6°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 56% of daylight hours. The January record high is 17°C (2002) and the record low is -19°C (1981).

Yanzhou weather in February

In February, Yanzhou averages a high of 9°C and a low of -3°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 47% of daylight hours. The February record high is 24°C (2021) and the record low is -15°C (1990).

Yanzhou weather in March

In March, Yanzhou averages a high of 15°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 47% of daylight hours. The March record high is 31°C (2013) and the record low is -11°C (1988).

Yanzhou weather in April

In April, Yanzhou averages a high of 21°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 38 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 48% of daylight hours. 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.

Yanzhou weather in May

In May, Yanzhou averages a high of 27°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 58 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 47% of daylight hours. The May record high is 38°C (2019) and the record low is 2°C (1991).

Yanzhou weather in June

In June, Yanzhou averages a high of 32°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 89 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 45% of daylight hours. The June record high is 40°C (2022) and the record low is 9°C (1992).

Yanzhou weather in July

In July, Yanzhou averages a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 189 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 35% of daylight hours. The July record high is 42°C (2015) and the record low is 13°C (1976).

Yanzhou weather in August

In August, Yanzhou averages a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 168 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 45% of daylight hours. The August record high is 37°C (2018) and the record low is 13°C (2013).

Yanzhou weather in September

In September, Yanzhou averages a high of 27°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 67 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. The September record high is 37°C (2002) and the record low is 4°C (1995).

Yanzhou weather in October

In October, Yanzhou averages a high of 22°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. 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.

Yanzhou weather in November

In November, Yanzhou averages a high of 13°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 29 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The November record high is 29°C (2023) and the record low is -14°C (2015).

Yanzhou weather in December

In December, Yanzhou averages a high of 7°C and a low of -4°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 66% of daylight hours. The December record high is 21°C (2023) and the record low is -14°C (1985).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Yanzhou

December is the sunniest month in Yanzhou, with sunshine about 66% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 35%. Over the year the sun shines about 50% of daylight hours. Yanzhou is sunnier than 60% of China.

Humidity peaks in July at 79% and is lowest in March at 51%.

Yanzhou has about 43 days a year above 32°C. Yanzhou is hotter than 63% of China.

First and last freeze in Yanzhou

The first fall freeze in Yanzhou typically comes around November 7, and the last spring freeze around March 27. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 225 days.

Yanzhou weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Yanzhou station is 42°C, on July 18, 2015. The coldest is -19°C, on January 27, 1981.

The wettest day on record brought 191 mm of rain, 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 Yanzhou

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

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January7.6 mm360%56%17°-19°
February13 mm456%47%24°-15°
March17 mm451%47%31°-11°
April38 mm555%48%32°-5°
May58 mm655%47%38°
June89 mm857%45%40°
July189 mm1179%35%42°13°
August168 mm1178%45%37°13°
September67 mm770%53%37°
October30 mm564%51%36°-2°
November29 mm562%54%29°-14°
December11 mm457%66%21°-14°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Yanzhou climate questions

How much rain does Yanzhou get?

Yanzhou gets 717 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 71 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Yanzhou?

July is the wettest month in Yanzhou, with 189 mm. January is the driest, with 8 mm.

How many rainy days does Yanzhou have a year?

Yanzhou has about 71 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 11.

What is the hottest month in Yanzhou?

June is the warmest month in Yanzhou, with an average high of 32°C.

What is the coldest month in Yanzhou?

January is the coldest month in Yanzhou, with an average low of -6°C.

What is the record high temperature in Yanzhou?

The record high at the Yanzhou 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 Yanzhou?

December is the sunniest month in Yanzhou, with sunshine about 66% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Yanzhou?

The first fall freeze in Yanzhou typically comes around November 7. The last spring freeze is around March 27.

What is the best time to visit Yanzhou?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station YANZHOU (3 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station YANZHOU.