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Hangzhou
Visit in October — score 75/100 · avg high 74°F · 10 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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#3October
#1November
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24 | 42° | 50° | 35° | 11 | 76 | 10.2h | High | Average |
| February | 26 | 45° | 53° | 37° | 12 | 86 | 10.9h | High | Average |
| March | 36 | 54° | 63° | 46° | 14 | 102 | 11.8h | High | Above avg |
| April | 60 | 63° | 73° | 55° | 14 | 126 | 12.7h | High | Average |
| May | 74 | 71° | 80° | 64° | 14 | 163 | 13.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 56 | 77° | 84° | 71° | 19 | 355 | 13.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 42 | 85° | 92° | 78° | 18 | 186 | 13.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
| August | 45 | 85° | 93° | 79° | 16 | 167 | 13.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| September | 66 | 77° | 84° | 71° | 15 | 141 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 75 | 67° | 74° | 60° | 10 | 56 | 11.2h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 49 | 56° | 65° | 49° | 11 | 71 | 10.4h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 32 | 45° | 53° | 37° | 8 | 48 | 10.1h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 56/100
- High
- 72°F
- Low
- 55°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Hangzhou (March, April, May) brings average highs of 72°F and lows of 55°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 56/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 74/100.
Summer
- Score
- 47/100
- High
- 89°F
- Low
- 76°F
- Rain days
- 18/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Hangzhou (June, July, August) brings average highs of 89°F and lows of 76°F, with about 18 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 47/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 56/100.
Fall
- Score
- 63/100
- High
- 74°F
- Low
- 60°F
- Rain days
- 12/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Hangzhou (September, October, November) brings average highs of 74°F and lows of 60°F, with about 12 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 63/100, with October being the strongest month of the season at 75/100.
Winter
- Score
- 27/100
- High
- 52°F
- Low
- 37°F
- Rain days
- 10/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Hangzhou (December, January, February) brings average highs of 52°F and lows of 37°F, with about 10 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 27/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 32/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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