, with cold but sunny winters and hot, sultry, and rainy summers. Like many areas of China, the city is affected by the
: in winter, the northwest cold currents prevail, while in summer, they are be replaced by hot and humid currents of tropical origin. Spring and autumn are transitional seasons.
The city is located in northeastern China, at 39 degrees north latitude, on the coast of the Bohai Sea, and southeast of Beijing, compared to which it has a similar but slightly milder climate.
amounts to 510 mm (20 inches) per year: the rains are not abundant, but are concentrated in the summer months.
, the average temperature is around or below freezing (0 °C or 32 °F); sunshine is quite common, and a cold wind often blows from the deserts of Mongolia. On colder periods, the temperature remains below freezing even during the day, and it can drop to -15 °C (5 °F) at night. In January 2021, the temperature dropped to -20 °C (-4 °F), the lowest value since 1966, when the record was set with -23 °C (-9.5 °F).
In winter, and especially in spring (March to May), the city can be affected by the
coming from the deserts of Mongolia and of Central Asia, which forms a characteristic haze and brings breathing problems and eye irritation. On the other hand, when the wind is weak and the air is stagnant (a situation that occurs more easily in winter, while in summer, the heat makes the air rise, in addition, it can rain), the city can be affected by local smog.
, the temperature rapidly increases, so much so that it often exceeds 20 °C (68 °F) already in April, while in May, the average maximum is around 26 °C (79 °F), which confirms how early the weather becomes warm.
, then, in July and August, the maximum temperature does not increase any more because the summer monsoon arrives around mid-June, bringing rains, sometimes heavy, and high humidity. So, the summer in Tianjin is hot but especially muggy. July and August are the rainiest month.
Anyway, the monsoon is quite irregular, here as in the north-eastern part of China, so the rains may be more or less abundant depending on year.
, with highs about 35 °C (95 °F), and the perceived temperature even exceeding 40 °C (104 °F) because of the humidity. Occasionally, such as in late June 2022 and early July 2000, a real temperature of 40 °C (104 °F) can be reached. In the neighborhoods closest to the sea, however, the breeze tempers the heat a bit.
, the weather improves, rainfall decreases, and already in October, the rains become quite rare. By September, the humidity decreases and the temperature becomes pleasant, while in October, nights begin to be very cool.
in Tianjin shines quite often all year round. The least sunny months, at least when considering the length of the days, are July and August.
is very cold in winter, but it warms up a lot in summer.
From July to early October (and occasionally also in the second half of June), Tianjin can be affected by
, the tropical cyclones of South-East Asia, although it is rarely hit, in fact typhoons generally affect Korea and the easternmost part of northern China, besides, at these latitudes they arrive weakened.
The best times to visit Tianjin are spring and autumn, in order to avoid both the cold of winter and the heat and the rains of summer, and in particular, from mid-April to mid-May and from mid-September to mid-October.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-3 °C, with a minimum of
-7.9 °C and a maximum of
2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-12.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-19 °C in January 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
8 °C. However, it reached
13 °C in January 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only
2.5 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is of
11.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
February is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
0.5 °C, with a minimum of
-4.8 °C and a maximum of
5.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-10 °C. However, it dropped to
-14 °C in February 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
14 °C. However, it reached
19 °C in February 1992.
Precipitation amounts to only
3.6 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is of
12.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
3 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
March is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
7.3 °C, with a minimum of
2 °C and a maximum of
12.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-10 °C in March 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23 °C. However, it reached
30 °C in March 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only
8.1 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is of
14.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15 °C, with a minimum of
9.7 °C and a maximum of
20.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3 °C. However, it dropped to
-1 °C in April 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
35 °C in April 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is of
15.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.1 °C, with a minimum of
15.9 °C and a maximum of
26.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C. However, it dropped to
7 °C in May 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in May 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is of
14.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
12 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25 °C, with a minimum of
20.4 °C and a maximum of
29.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C. However, it dropped to
11 °C in June 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C. However, it reached
39 °C in June 2018.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
12.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.3 °C, with a minimum of
23.4 °C and a maximum of
31.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C. However, it dropped to
17 °C in July 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in July 1999.
Precipitation amounts to
150 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.4 °C, with a minimum of
22.3 °C and a maximum of
30.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18 °C. However, it dropped to
14 °C in August 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C. However, it reached
37 °C in August 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.7 °C, with a minimum of
16.8 °C and a maximum of
26.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7 °C in September 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
36 °C in September 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
10 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.3 °C, with a minimum of
9.1 °C and a maximum of
19.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-3 °C in October 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
31 °C in October 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is of
10.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
November is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5.5 °C, with a minimum of
0.7 °C and a maximum of
10.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-11 °C in November 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19 °C. However, it reached
23 °C in November 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
10.8 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is of
11.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
14 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
December is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-1.2 °C, with a minimum of
-5.7 °C and a maximum of
3.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-11 °C. However, it dropped to
-17 °C in December 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
9.5 °C. However, it reached
14 °C in December 2008.
Precipitation amounts to only
2.8 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is of
11.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.