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City Trips Potential

96/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

October, April, May

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Avoid

January, June, July, August, December

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Weather

3°C – 28°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Planning a city trip to Nanjing?

The best time to visit Nanjing for a city trip is October, April, May, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best city trips conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Nanjing

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
44Poor
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
38
February
42Poor
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
49
March
62Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
10°72
April
91Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°78
May
86Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°91
June
54Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°162
July
25Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 35Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°201
August
31Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°157
September
73Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
23°81
October
96Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
18°50
November
75Good
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°57
December
44Poor
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
30

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Nanjing

When is the best time to visit Nanjing for city trips?

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The best time to visit Nanjing for city trips is typically in October, April, May, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Nanjing?

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Rainy season typically: June–August. It is generally better to avoid these months for city trips.

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