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Zhangjiakou, 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 Zhangjiakou, Hebei?
Zhangjiakou, Hebei gets 410 mm of precipitation a year over about 67 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 31°C) and January the coldest (average low -11°C).
Semi-arid climate
Zhangjiakou, Hebei has hot summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about -1°C in January to 31°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 | -9° | 1° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 6° | 19° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 18° | 30° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 5° | 17° |
How much rain does Zhangjiakou get?
Zhangjiakou gets 410 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 67 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 76% of China.
July is the wettest month, with 105 mm. January is the driest, with 2 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 12.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 54 days, to January 11, 2023.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Zhangjiakou got 275 mm of rain, against a normal of 410 mm for those months. August 2026 had the most, with 114 mm.
Zhangjiakou weather by month
Zhangjiakou weather in January
In January, Zhangjiakou averages a high of -1°C and a low of -11°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 75% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 10°C (2002) and the record low is -24°C (2021).
Zhangjiakou weather in February
In February, Zhangjiakou averages a high of 4°C and a low of -8°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 20°C (2021) and the record low is -20°C (1984).
Zhangjiakou weather in March
In March, Zhangjiakou averages a high of 11°C and a low of -2°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 29°C (2002) and the record low is -17°C (1971).
Zhangjiakou weather in April
In April, Zhangjiakou averages a high of 19°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 17 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 36°C (2020) and the record low is -8°C (1972). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Zhangjiakou weather in May
In May, Zhangjiakou averages a high of 26°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 36 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 38°C (2001) and the record low is 1°C (1976). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Zhangjiakou weather in June
In June, Zhangjiakou averages a high of 29°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 69 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 39°C (2005) and the record low is 7°C (1987).
Zhangjiakou weather in July
In July, Zhangjiakou averages a high of 31°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 105 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 42°C (2010) and the record low is 12°C (2015).
Zhangjiakou weather in August
In August, Zhangjiakou averages a high of 29°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 77 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 38°C (2022) and the record low is 5°C (1972).
Zhangjiakou weather in September
In September, Zhangjiakou averages a high of 25°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 59 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 37°C (2002) and the record low is 1°C (1971). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Zhangjiakou weather in October
In October, Zhangjiakou averages a high of 17°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 24 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 31°C (2022) and the record low is -7°C (2002). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Zhangjiakou weather in November
In November, Zhangjiakou averages a high of 8°C and a low of -3°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 69% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 24°C (2023) and the record low is -18°C (1970).
Zhangjiakou weather in December
In December, Zhangjiakou averages a high of 1°C and a low of -9°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 81% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 16°C (1989) and the record low is -21°C (2023).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Zhangjiakou
December is the sunniest month in Zhangjiakou, with estimated sunshine of 81% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 42%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 61% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Zhangjiakou is sunnier than 92% of China.
Humidity peaks in August at 65% and is lowest in March at 33%.
Zhangjiakou has about 25 days a year above 32°C. Zhangjiakou is cooler than 53% of China.
First and last freeze in Zhangjiakou
The first fall freeze in Zhangjiakou typically comes around October 21, and the last spring freeze around April 8. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 196 days.
Zhangjiakou weather records
These records cover HUAILAI during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Zhangjiakou station is 42°C, on July 29, 2010. The coldest is -24°C, on January 6, 2021.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 109 mm of precipitation, on July 31, 1982.
50 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Zhangjiakou
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 1°C and lows near -9°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 19°C and lows near 5°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 18°C.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 5°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11° | -1° | 1.5 mm | 1 | 49% | 75% | 10° | -24° |
| February | -8° | 4° | 2.8 mm | 1 | 42% | 64% | 20° | -20° |
| March | -2° | 11° | 7.6 mm | 3 | 33% | 64% | 29° | -17° |
| April | 6° | 19° | 17 mm | 5 | 33% | 57% | 36° | -8° |
| May | 12° | 26° | 36 mm | 7 | 34% | 51% | 38° | 1° |
| June | 17° | 29° | 69 mm | 11 | 43% | 53% | 39° | 7° |
| July | 20° | 31° | 105 mm | 12 | 62% | 42% | 42° | 12° |
| August | 18° | 29° | 77 mm | 10 | 65% | 51% | 38° | 5° |
| September | 12° | 25° | 59 mm | 8 | 58% | 55% | 37° | 1° |
| October | 5° | 17° | 24 mm | 5 | 45% | 65% | 31° | -7° |
| November | -3° | 8° | 8.9 mm | 3 | 49% | 69% | 24° | -18° |
| December | -9° | 1° | 2.0 mm | 2 | 44% | 81% | 16° | -21° |
Station: HUAILAI, 67 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.
Zhangjiakou climate questions
How much rain does Zhangjiakou get?
Zhangjiakou gets 410 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 67 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Zhangjiakou?
July is the wettest month in Zhangjiakou, with 105 mm. January is the driest, with 2 mm.
How many rainy days does Zhangjiakou have a year?
Zhangjiakou has about 67 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 12.
What is the hottest month in Zhangjiakou?
July is the warmest month in Zhangjiakou, with an average high of 31°C.
What is the coldest month in Zhangjiakou?
January is the coldest month in Zhangjiakou, with an average low of -11°C.
What is the record high temperature in Zhangjiakou?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Zhangjiakou station is 42°C, set on July 29, 2010. The record low is -24°C, on January 6, 2021.
What is the sunniest month in Zhangjiakou?
December is the sunniest month in Zhangjiakou, with estimated sunshine of 81% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Zhangjiakou?
The first fall freeze in Zhangjiakou typically comes around October 21. The last spring freeze is around April 8.
What is the best time to visit Zhangjiakou?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.