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Best time to visit Hangzhou (Tips, Photos & Map)

Wednesday, December 15th, 2021

Planning your Hangzhou tour? There is an old saying goes that “Above there is heaven, below there are Suzhou and Hangzhou.” Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province, is recommended as one of the most beautiful cities in China.

It is renowned for its historic relics and natural beauty. As a hot tourist destination, Hangzhou is busy all year round.

The best time to travel to Hangzhou is the period from April to October, when the trees and flowers of this garden city are green and in full bloom. If not putting the weather into a consideration, then there is no good or bad time to tour Hangzhou as different time has different sceneries in Hangzhou.

So when to visit Hangzhou all depends on your budget, tolerance for large crowds, your personal taste and, another time of year may suit you better. Check out below to have some information on each season:

Hangzhou in Spring ( March – May )

Spring in Hangzhou starts in March. Although spring is considered as the most beautiful season, it is highly variable, with frequent rain and alternating spells of warmth and cold.

Walking along the West Lake, you could see the primroses waking up one after another. Against the backdrop of the green leaves, petals are white like snow. How fascinating it is!

Note: The best time to see the peach flower blossoms falls on late March and early April.

Check out my another article Best Time and Place to See Cherry & Tulip Flowers in Hangzhou for more information.

Hangzhou in Summer ( June – August ）

Summer in Hangzhou starts in June. July and August are the hottest months in summer. In spite of being hot and humid, summer is the peak season for domestic tourism.

Lotus in the west Lake wake up, presenting their beauty in the hot and humid weather. Summers experience torrential rain quite frequently.

Hangzhou in Autumn （ September – November）

Autumn in Hangzhou is regarded as the most beautiful and fragrant season. You can smell a rich fragrance of Osmanthus while walking along the street.

Autumn is generally sunny and dry, and the foliage season is in November. You can have a cruise on the West Lake in autumn. You are kindly advised to skip over China National Holiday in October when you plan your Hangzhou tour, since there are so many people during that time.

Check out Best Places to See Autumn Leaves in Hangzhou for more information.

Hangzhou in Winter ( December – February )

Winter in Hangzhou is not as cold as northern cities of China. Winters are typically grey and dreary, with little or no snowfall. Hangzhou winters are at times very chilly.

Winter temperature often tends to drop below zero and records minus temperatures. Winter in Hangzhou is a little cold, make sure to take enough thick clothes with you.

Check out my following artcles for more information on Hangzhou’s winter:
Poetic Winter Scenery Viewed from Su Causeway in West Lake
The Pure and Fresh Winter Beauty of West Lake in Hangzhou