Climate - Zhanjiang (China)

The climate of Zhanjiang is subtropical, with very mild winters and hot, humid and rainy summers. The rains are abundant from May to September.
The city is located in southern China, at 21 degrees north latitude, in the southwest of Guangdong province, in a bay on the South China Sea. We are in the northern part of the Leizhou (or Luichow) peninsula, which in the southern part is 20 km (12 mi) away from the island of Hainan.
Winter, from December to February, is very mild, however, the north-east monsoon brings cloudy days, during which there are some drizzles, or fog can form. Sometimes, cold and windy days can occur, with highs around 10 °C (50 °F) or even below. In January 2016, the temperature dropped to 3 °C (37 °F), with a maximum of 6 °C (43 °F).
Guangdong can be hit by typhoons, the tropical cyclones of Southeast Asia. Typically, typhoons pass in this area from June to early November, but they have sometimes affected the area outside of this period, as happened in April 2008 and in May 2006. The area most at risk is the coastal one, since it can receive the strongest winds, as well as storm surges.

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 16.3 °C (61.4 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 29.3 °C (84.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1795 millimeters (70.7 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 30 mm (1.2 in) in the driest month (February) to 320 mm (12.6 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 19.5 °C (67 °F) in January, February to 29.5 °C (85 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
On average, there are around 2065 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Zhanjiang - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature in Zhanjiang is of 16.3 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 13.1 °C (55.6 °F) and a maximum of 19.6 °C (67.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (45 °F). However, in January 2016, it dropped to 2.7 °C (36.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, in January 1998, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 130 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).

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In February, the average temperature in Zhanjiang is of 17.6 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 14.7 °C (58.5 °F) and a maximum of 20.4 °C (68.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, in February 1996, it dropped to 3.8 °C (38.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (81 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 33.6 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 75 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 2.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 84%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).

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In March, the average temperature in Zhanjiang is of 20.4 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 17.7 °C (63.8 °F) and a maximum of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, in March 2005, it dropped to 7.5 °C (45.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86.5 °F). However, in March 2003, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 13 days.
On average, there are 85 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 3 hours per day.
The average humidity is 87%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (69.5 °F).

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In April, the average temperature in Zhanjiang is of 24.3 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 21.5 °C (70.7 °F) and a maximum of 27.1 °C (80.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, in April 1996, it dropped to 11.5 °C (52.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (92 °F). However, in April 2012, it reached 36.4 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 13 days.
On average, there are 125 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4 hours per day.
The average humidity is 86%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (74 °F).

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In May, the average temperature in Zhanjiang is of 27.5 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.5 °C (76 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, in May 1997, it dropped to 16.9 °C (62.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, in May 2015, it reached 38.4 °C (101.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 220 mm (8.7 in), distributed over 13 days.
On average, there are 200 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 83%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80 °F).

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In June, the average temperature in Zhanjiang is of 29.2 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 26 °C (78.9 °F) and a maximum of 32.3 °C (90.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, in June 2000, it dropped to 21.2 °C (70.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, in June 2015, it reached 36.7 °C (98.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 275 mm (10.8 in), distributed over 13 days.
On average, there are 200 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 82%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature in Zhanjiang is of 29.3 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 26.1 °C (79 °F) and a maximum of 32.4 °C (90.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, in July 2004, it dropped to 22.2 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96.5 °F). However, in July 2015, it reached 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 270 mm (10.6 in), distributed over 13 days.
On average, there are 250 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 81%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84.5 °F).

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In August, the average temperature in Zhanjiang is of 28.9 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25.7 °C (78.3 °F) and a maximum of 32.1 °C (89.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, in August 2002, it dropped to 21.5 °C (70.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, in August 2015, it reached 36.3 °C (97.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 320 mm (12.6 in), distributed over 15 days.
On average, there are 220 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 83%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F).

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In September, the average temperature in Zhanjiang is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.7 °C (76.4 °F) and a maximum of 31.1 °C (88 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F). However, in September 1997, it dropped to 17.2 °C (63 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, in September 1992, it reached 35.5 °C (95.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 250 mm (9.8 in), distributed over 13 days.
On average, there are 215 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 81%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F).

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In October, the average temperature in Zhanjiang is of 25.7 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 22.2 °C (72 °F) and a maximum of 29.1 °C (84.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64 °F). However, in October 1992, it dropped to 11 °C (51.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F). However, in October 2014, it reached 33.8 °C (92.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 215 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).

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In November, the average temperature in Zhanjiang is of 22.2 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F) and a maximum of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F). However, in November 2009, it dropped to 7.6 °C (45.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F). However, in November 2003, it reached 32.7 °C (90.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 185 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 73%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F).

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In December, the average temperature in Zhanjiang is of 18.0 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 14.4 °C (58 °F) and a maximum of 21.6 °C (70.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, in December 1991, it dropped to 3.6 °C (38.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, in December 1994, it reached 29.2 °C (84.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 165 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F).