Hangzhou
City in China
Located in China, Hangzhou is a major city with a population of about 12 million people. It is situated 1,126 kilometers from Beijing and attracts visitors to its natural and historic sites, including West Lake, Qiandao Lake, and the Grand Canal.
What to see
The city is defined by its water-based attractions. West Lake and the larger Qiandao Lake offer expansive natural scenery. The Grand Canal, a UNESCO site, highlights the area's historical engineering and waterway systems.
When to go
Hangzhou experiences distinct seasonal changes. The period from October to December is generally drier, with monthly rainfall between 50 mm and 87 mm. Spring, particularly April, offers mild temperatures with highs of 21 °C, though rainfall increases. Summer months from June through August are hot, with daily highs reaching 33 °C, and wet, seeing up to 20 rainy days in June.
Getting there
The city is served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, which is located 25 kilometers away.
Top sights in Hangzhou
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is June, with about 237 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 8 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 86 | 92 | 148 | 125 | 138 | 237 | 186 | 177 | 131 | 87 | 80 | 50 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Hangzhou (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.