Nanjing Weather & Seasons - Best Time to Visit Nanjing

☂ Average Temperature: 25 °C ~ 29 °C, hot and rainy

Located in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and surrounded by some hills or mountains which are unfavorable for heat dissipation, Nanjing has a quite hot summer. Therefore, visiting Nanjing in summer is not recommended, especially in July and August. If you insist in a summer holiday in Nanjing, remember to get up early for sightseeing.

• Seasonal Activities:
1) Visit the Presidential Palace to see the design of this 600-year-old place and know more about the past history of China.
2) Take a sightseeing boat along Qinhuai River at night to appreciate the night view of this historical river.
3) Visit one of the top 10 world most beautiful libraries (recognized by CNN) – Library Avant-garde to immerse into the environment of knowledge.

• What to Wear & Pack:
Since the temperature is very high in summer, you need to prepare breathable and light clothes. Besides, it is important to bring sun cream, sunglasses, sunhat and other items to protect your skin from the strong sunlight. Drink more water. Rain coat or umbrella is necessary because it sometimes rains heavily in summer.

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☃ Average Temperature: -1°C ~ 17°C, cold and dry

Winter starts from December when the cold air comes from northwest. January is the coldest month with a temperature dropping as low as below 0°C. Though Nanjing is southerly, you have an opportunity to appreciate the enthralling white now. The old structures are covered with thick snow enjoys more antique flavor.

• Seasonal Activities:
1) Enjoy the terrific view in Mochou Lake that is full of plum flowers of white, purple, pink, red, yellow, etc.
2) Take part in the Jinling Lantern Show in the Confucius Temple Area, and enjoy the festive and busy of people celebrating the traditional Chinese lunar New Year.
3) Go to Memorial Hall to the Victims in the Nanjing Massacre to know more about the history of China and feel the fast rise of Chinese people.

• What to Wear & Pack:
Leather jacket, down coats, thick sweaters are necessary to keep you warm. Besides, you are advised to prepare gloves, scarfs, face marks and facial cream to protect you from the cold and dry air.

Generally, to explore the cultural and natural highlights of Nanjing, 2 ~ 3 days are needed. You can pay a visit to Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (the tomb of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the Father of Modern China), take a walk in Confucius Temple Area along the Qinhuai River, climb up the ancient City Wall, and know a part of heavy history and cherish peace in the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre.

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If you have more days, you can expand your Nanjing trip to Shanghai - modernest metropolis in China, Hangzhou - home to picturesque West Lake, and Huangshan - magnificent Yellow Mountain and Hui-style ancient villages. Or you can contact us to customize a trip according to your own itinerary and interests. Just tell us your needs and we will take care of everything, you just need to focus on sightseeing!

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