Travel Planning
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Best Time to Visit Nanjing

Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for Nanjing, China.

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Best Months to Visit

Rank Month Avg Temp Precip Comfort
#1 May 21.8°C 79mm 100
#2 September 24.1°C 66mm 96
#3 October 18.4°C 46mm 93
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12-Month Comfort Guide

Jan 63 Feb 68 Mar 77 Apr 89 May 100 Jun 70 Jul 50 Aug 72 Sep 96 Oct 93 Nov 80 Dec 68
Best Shoulder Avoid
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Seasonal Overview

Spring
16.3°C · 79mm/mo

Spring is mild and relatively dry.

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Summer
27.5°C · 184mm/mo

Summer is warm and very wet.

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Autumn
18.2°C · 54mm/mo

Autumn is mild and relatively dry.

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Winter
5.2°C · 45mm/mo

Winter is cool and relatively dry.

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Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the best month to visit Nanjing?
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By comfort score, May is the best month to visit Nanjing (score: 100). Expect average temperatures of 21.8°C and 79mm of precipitation.

02 When does it rain most in Nanjing?
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July sees the heaviest rainfall in Nanjing (222mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.

03 What is Nanjing like in summer?
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Summer in Nanjing averages 27.5°C with 184mm of rain per month. Conditions are warm and pleasant.

04 What is Nanjing like in winter?
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Winter averages 5.2°C with 45mm per month. A light jacket should suffice.

05 What should I pack for Nanjing?
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Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.

06 What is the peak tourist season in Nanjing?
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Peak season falls in May, September, October. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in April, November, March.

Sources
Open-Meteo
Updated
2026-01-01