Jinan
Jinan is an important city in Shandong Province. The famous Red Leaf Valley is its earliest forest park with the theme of red leaf viewing tourism. Hongye Valley is located in the south of Jinan, opposite the Jinxiuchuan Reservoir, and belongs to the remaining veins of Mount Tai. The best viewing period is from mid-October to mid-November, when the red leaves all over the mountains and plains are in gorgeous autumn colors, and the forests are dyed. In addition to Red Leaf Valley, there are also scenic spots such as Tianqu Garden and Manyyo Tower, providing a variety of tourism experiences.
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Data source: Meteostat・Last updated: 2025-09
Weather in Jinan throughout the year
Spring (March–May): Average 12–23°C, mild climate, transitioning from cold to warm, rainfall gradually increases. Common activities: Spring outings, picnics, flower viewing. Recommended clothing: Spring and autumn jackets, long-sleeved shirts, comfortable shoes.
Summer (June–August): Average 27–28°C, hot and humid, rainfall concentrated in July, often with heavy rain. Common activities: Swimming, escaping the heat, mountain climbing (morning or evening). Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun hat, sunscreen.
Autumn (September–November): Average 10–23°C, comfortable and pleasant climate, transitioning from hot to cool, rainfall decreases. Common activities: Viewing autumn scenery, hiking, picnics. Recommended clothing: Light jackets, long-sleeved shirts, comfortable shoes.
Winter (December–February): Average 1–3°C, cold and dry, little rainfall. Common activities: Indoor activities, hot springs, skiing (nearby areas). Recommended clothing: Thick warm clothing, down jackets, scarves, gloves.
Weather in Jinan
Annual average temperature: approx. 16°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 784 mm / Summer humidity: 65%–75% / Rainiest month: July
Jinan weather by month
| Month | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 1.1°C | 3.3°C | 12°C | 17.5°C | 22.6°C | 28.8°C | 28°C | 27.4°C | 23.4°C | 16.7°C | 10.4°C | 1°C |
| Rainfall (mm) | 5.7 | 10.2 | 17.2 | 36 | 29.7 | 54 | 268.3 | 198.3 | 44.2 | 80.2 | 31 | 9.7 |
7-day weather forecast for Jinan
| Date | 11/16Monday | 11/17Tuesday | 11/18Wednesday | 11/19Thursday | 11/20Friday | 11/21Saturday | 11/22Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather |  Overcast |  Patchy rain nearby |  Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny |  Partly Cloudy |
| High | 12°C | 11.8°C | 8.1°C | 9.1°C | 11.5°C | 11.1°C | 14.4°C |
| Low | 7°C | 6.8°C | 3°C | 1.1°C | 0.4°C | 1.6°C | 6.1°C |
