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Climate in Zhangjiakou, China

Zhangjiakou, China has a humid continental climate. The annual average temperature is about 13.8°C and the city receives roughly 650 mm of precipitation across 73 rainy days a year, with around 1953 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 28.1°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -0.4°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Humid Continental
Comfort score
75/100

Climate overview

Zhangjiakou, China has a humid continental climate. The annual average temperature is about 13.8°C and the city receives roughly 650 mm of precipitation across 73 rainy days a year, with around 1953 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 28.1°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -0.4°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Zhangjiakou is classified as Humid Continental. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average13.8°C
  • Warmest monthJul (28.1°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (-0.4°C)
  • Comfort score75/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Zhangjiakou receives about 650 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 73 rainy days. The wettest month is Jun and the driest is Jan.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Zhangjiakou sees an estimated 1953 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Zhangjiakou monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan10.6°C-0.4°C34 mm4139 h
Feb11.7°C0.7°C34 mm4146 h
Mar14.9°C3.9°C42 mm5154 h
Apr19.3°C8.3°C53 mm6167 h
May23.7°C12.7°C70 mm8165 h
Jun27°C16°C81 mm9166 h
Jul28.1°C17.1°C78 mm9171 h
Aug27°C16°C73 mm8179 h
Sep23.7°C12.7°C56 mm6189 h
Oct19.3°C8.3°C48 mm5177 h
Nov14.9°C3.9°C45 mm5154 h
Dec11.7°C0.7°C36 mm4146 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Zhangjiakou are Sep, May, Oct. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    11°C / 0°C

    104 mm rain

  • Spring

    19°C / 8°C

    165 mm rain

  • Summer

    27°C / 16°C

    232 mm rain

  • Autumn

    19°C / 8°C

    149 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Zhangjiakou has a climate comfort score of 75/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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