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Jilin City Weather and climate

Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09

Jilin City year round climate
  • Spring (March–May): Average -1.3–14.6°C, with fluctuating temperatures. Early spring still has ice and snow, while late spring gradually warms up. Rainfall is relatively low. Common activities: Spring outings, flower viewing (some cold-resistant species). Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, sweater, comfortable trousers.
  • Summer (June–August): Average 19.7–22.9°C, warm and relatively dry with low rainfall. Common activities: Outdoor excursions, camping. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun hat.
  • Autumn (September–November): Average 15.2–0.3°C, transitioning from warm to cool, with decreasing rainfall. Common activities: Autumn scenery viewing, picking. Recommended clothing: Comfortable warm clothing, adjust layers according to temperature changes.
  • Winter (December–February): Average -14.0–-11.0°C, cold and dry with very little rainfall. Common activities: Skiing, ice and snow festival activities (if conditions permit). Recommended clothing: Heavy down jacket, thermal underwear, hat, scarf, gloves.
Jilin City climatological average

Annual average temperature: approx. 6.4°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 34 mm / Summer humidity: 50%–60% / Rainiest month: July

Jilin City monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
-14°C
0.5
February
-11°C
0.3
March
-1.3°C
0.5
April
10.7°C
1.5
May
14.6°C
4.7
June
19.7°C
4
July
22.9°C
11.4
August
22.7°C
5.3
September
15.2°C
3.3
October
8.2°C
1.2
November
0.3°C
1.9
December
-11.5°C
0.2
Jilin City weather for the next seven days
10/13
Monday
Sunny
18°C/4.3°C
10/14
Tuesday
Sunny
15.5°C/4.9°C
10/15
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
11.7°C/3.3°C
10/16
Thursday
Overcast
10.6°C/3.5°C
10/17
Friday
Moderate rain
9.5°C/1.8°C
10/18
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
3.4°C/-2.2°C
10/19
Sunday
Partly Cloudy
4.9°C/-3.9°C

Jilin City FAQ

What is Jilin City famous for?
Jilin City is renowned for its abundant natural mineral deposits, boasting 136 types, with 70 already extracted. It also possesses vast Traditional Chinese medicine resources, featuring approximately 27,000 kinds of wild plants and 9,000 varieties of medicinal herbs.
What language is spoken in Jilin City?
The primary language spoken in Jilin City is Mandarin Chinese. Learning a few basic Mandarin phrases can be very helpful during your visit to enhance your travel experience.
Do they speak Korean in Jilin City?
Yes, the Korean language, specifically the variety spoken by ethnic Koreans in China, is present in Jilin City, primarily located in the northeastern provinces that share borders with North Korea.
What is the ethnic makeup of Jilin City?
Jilin City is part of a multi-ethnic province, home to 56 ethnic groups including Han, Korean, Manchu, Mongolian, Hui, and Xibe peoples. Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Catholicism, and Christianity are the main religions followed by residents.
What are some unique natural resources found in Jilin City?
Jilin City is exceptionally rich in natural mineral deposits, with a remarkable 136 types identified, 70 of which are actively extracted. Furthermore, it is a significant hub for Traditional Chinese medicine resources, housing around 27,000 species of wild plants and 9,000 kinds of medicinal herbs.