Nanjing
City in China
Nanjing is a city in China with a population of about 9.3 million people. Located 898 kilometers from Beijing, it attracts visitors to sites such as the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing, the Zifeng Tower, and the Xiao Mausoleum.
What to see
The city features several significant landmarks. Historical sites include the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and the UNESCO-listed Xiao Mausoleum. Visitors can also see the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing or view the city from the Zifeng Tower.
When to go
Nanjing experiences distinct seasonal changes. April and May offer mild daily highs between 20 °C and 25 °C with moderate rainfall. Temperatures rise significantly in the summer, with July and August reaching highs of 31 °C to 32 °C and experiencing the most rainfall, with up to 16 days of rain in July. Autumn months like October are cooler, with highs of 22 °C and less precipitation. Winters are cold, with January temperatures dropping to a low of -2 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Nanjing Lukou International Airport, located 37 kilometers from the city.
Top sights in Nanjing
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is July, with about 229 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 16 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 50 | 59 | 87 | 84 | 94 | 178 | 229 | 160 | 78 | 67 | 62 | 32 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Nanjing (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.