Zhejiang, China
Zhoushan
Zhoushan is a major city in Zhejiang, China, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,157,817 (2020). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now21°C
Best timeSep–Nov
Population1.16M
Local time00:33
29.99° N, 122.20° EElevation 2 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
Postal codes316000, 316100 …October: high / low22° / 20°
Rain this month93mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeSep–Nov
Best: Sep–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Zhoushan at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:58 · 17:1511 h 17 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:17Next holiday1 JanuaryNew Year's DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitSep–Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in August
Coolest month6°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthJuly
121 mm of rain
Driest monthDecember
59 mm of rain
Warmest sea27°C
August
How Zhoushan has grown
People living in the built-up area (14 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+1882%2,787 in 1975 → 55k in 2025Weather in Zhoushan
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 20 km/h · humidity 62%
Today23 Oct23°21°28.8 mm
Sat24 Oct24°22°52.7 mm
Sun25 Oct27°22°13.3 mm
Mon26 Oct23°21°0.8 mm
Tue27 Oct21°18°
Wed28 Oct20°17°
Thu29 Oct22°18°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct23°18°
Sat31 Oct20°18°1 mm
When to go to Zhoushan
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 27 | 22 | 19 | 42 | 58 | 54 | 50 | 52 | 62 | 65 | 64 | 44 |
| High | 9° | 8° | 11° | 15° | 19° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 26° | 22° | 17° | 12° |
| Low | 6° | 6° | 8° | 12° | 18° | 22° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 9° |
| Rain (mm) | 73 | 78 | 139 | 115 | 123 | 184 | 121 | 159 | 170 | 93 | 83 | 59 |
| Wet days | 10 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 22 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 |
| Sea | 12° | 10° | 11° | 14° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 27° | 26° | 23° | 20° | 16° |
What's on in Zhoushan
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Outdoors around Zhoushan
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
见山海海岛露营基地Camp sites
8.9 kmNature around Zhoushan
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Zhoushan
Earthquakes around Zhoushan
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Chuansha 28 km ↘1971 · 125 km
Tropical storms · Zhoushan
C1Typhoon Co-May (2025)15 km · 72 km/hC3Typhoon Muifa (2022)14 km · 139 km/hC2Typhoon In-Fa (2021)19 km · 102 km/hC2Typhoon Mitag (2019)21 km · 111 km/hTSTropical Storm Rumbia (2018)64 km · 93 km/hC4Typhoon Chan-Hom (2015)58 km · 130 km/hTSTropical Storm Fung-Wong (2014)29 km · 74 km/hC4Typhoon Mindulle (2004)68 km · 65 km/hC3Typhoon Chebi (2001)26 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Prapiroon (2000)87 km · 139 km/hC4Typhoon Jelawat (2000)86 km · 120 km/hC1Typhoon Kai-Tak (2000)72 km · 83 km/hC4Typhoon Todd (1998)48 km · 102 km/hC1Typhoon Alex (1984)88 km · 93 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Zhejiang Ocean UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1988
Zhejiang International Maritime CollegeUniversity or college · founded 2004
Zhejiang Zhoushan Tourism and Health CollegeUniversity or college · founded 2015
Zhejiang Marine Fisheries Research InstituteResearch institute · founded 1953
Zhejiang Ocean Development InstituteResearch institute
Towns and villages around Zhoushan
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Xitangcun0.4 kmHengtangcun0.8 kmHejia0.9 kmShanqian0.9 kmLaoqitou0.9 kmHetianshi1 kmLincheng1 kmZhengjia1.1 kmDongtangcun1.2 kmTianluozhi1.3 kmMuqitang1.7 kmWansancun1.8 kmChangshengcun1.9 kmShangxiangbang2 kmWan’ercun2 kmWaihanjia2.1 kmShuangyang2.1 kmShuangyangcun2.2 kmHehuacun2.5 kmMeijiadun2.6 kmLongshe2.7 kmWujia Shanxia2.7 kmYonghuacun3 kmZhaojia’ao3.2 kmChenghuangtou3.3 kmXujia3.3 kmZhongduanli3.5 kmTa-yü-pa-hung3.6 kmDong’ao3.6 kmHujiatang3.7 kmZhongnongcun3.7 kmShuguang Nongchang3.9 kmShuguangcun3.9 kmYemaodong4 kmHuiminqiaocun4.4 kmBaijia4.4 kmDaqing’ao4.5 kmTongjia4.7 kmPingyangpucun4.8 kmXi’ao4.8 kmDashan4.8 kmYaojiawan4.8 kmYangjia4.9 kmGaofengcun5 kmHuangtulingcun5.3 kmGaoxie5.3 kmNijia5.4 kmDaling5.4 kmSanguantangcun5.4 kmDashanwan5.5 kmDagan Nongyecun5.7 kmMaozhushancun5.8 kmXiahuang5.9 kmGoushan6 kmZengjia6.2 kmLongtang6.2 kmXiantaisi6.2 kmGaofeng6.2 kmQuanjia6.4 kmYongdongcun6.4 kmLinchang6.5 kmShijia’ao6.5 kmLuhuacun6.7 kmDayang’aocun6.7 kmWeijia6.8 kmChaomian7 kmLiujiawan7 kmJinjia7.1 kmDayang’ao7.2 kmDacaimiao7.2 kmZhongshatan7.2 kmYongqingcun7.4 kmPinghucun7.5 kmAodichen7.6 kmGanshi’ao7.6 kmMaoyangzhou7.7 kmLinjia7.9 kmShangpansun7.9 kmPansun7.9 kmLijia8 km
Zhoushan from above
Around Zhoushan13 places to see, do and reach nearby
Zhoushan IslandNature10 kmAo ShanNature7.2 kmLujiazhiNature11 kmDongju DaoNature9.2 kmChangzhi DaoNature4.0 kmDongxiezhiNature6.9 kmStationStation16 kmStationStation21 kmZhoushan · ferry portFerry port4.1 kmZhoushan · ferry portFerry port7.0 kmShenjiamenPlace9.6 kmBaiquanPlace11 kmPutuoshanPlace17 km
Postal codes
316000316100316200
Getting to Zhoushan
Zhoushan Putuoshan International AirportHSN
16 kmNingbo Lishe International AirportNGB
74 kmShanghai Pudong International AirportPVG
134 km中宅Railway station
16 km穿山港Railway station
21 km长峙六横大岙 · 桃花茅草屋
4.1 km东蟹峙港口浦
7 kmPlaces near Zhoushan
Places with a climate like Zhoushan
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Zhoushan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zhoushan.
What is the hottest month in Zhoushan?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Zhoushan?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zhoushan?
July is the wettest month with about 121 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Zhoushan?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in February at about 10°C.
What is the postal code of Zhoushan?
Zhoushan has 3 postal codes: 316000, 316100, 316200.