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What climate does Nanjing have during summer and winter?
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Nanjing
Skyline of central Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China.
Nanjing experiences a humid subtropical climate with four clearly distinguishable seasons.12
Summer
The summer season in Nanjing is hot and typically lasts from July through September. During the peak of summer in July, the mean temperature is approximately 82 °F (28 °C). This period is characterized by significant rainfall, as the bulk of the city's annual precipitation occurs between June and August.21
Winter
Winter in Nanjing lasts from December until March. The weather is cold, with a mean temperature in January of approximately 36 °F to 37 °F (2 °C to 3 °C).21
Overall, the city receives an average annual precipitation of about 40 to 41 inches (1,000 to 1,040 mm).12