Jinan

City · Shandong Province, 🇨🇳 China

Population 9,202,432

Area 303 km²

Time zone Asia/Shanghai

Official website www.jinan.gov.cn

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Jinan Essentials

Jinan, famously known as the 'City of Springs,' is defined by its unique artesian karst water system. This collection features the city's most significant aquatic landmarks, anchored by the expansive Daming Lake and the iconic Baotu Spring, historically celebrated as the 'Number One Spring under Heaven.' The list includes the interconnected Five Dragon Pool and the Black Tiger Spring, where water gushes from carved stone tiger heads into the city moat. The hidden Wangfu Pool, also known as Zhuoying Spring, offers a glimpse into the historic center's traditional lifestyle centered around these natural springs.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor

4° (feels like -1°) · extremes -12°–10°
-6° at night
2 rainy days
10 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

8° (feels like 3°) · extremes -10°–16°
-3° at night
3 rainy days
9 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Fair

16° (feels like 10°) · extremes -4°–24°
1° at night
3 rainy days
12 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great

23° (feels like 19°) · extremes 1°–31°
8° at night
5 rainy days
11 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great

29° (feels like 27°) · extremes 9°–36°
14° at night
7 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Poor

34° · extremes 16°–39°
20° at night
10 rainy days
6 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Up to 11 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor

33° (feels like 36°) · extremes 20°–39°
23° at night
17 rainy days
4 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Up to 10 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor

31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 17°–36°
22° at night
16 rainy days
5 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Great

28° · extremes 11°–32°
16° at night
8 rainy days
8 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Great

21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 3°–28°
9° at night
5 rainy days
9 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair

13° (feels like 9°) · extremes -5°–21°
2° at night
4 rainy days
10 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

6° (feels like 1°) · extremes -11°–12°
-4° at night
2 rainy days
12 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Chinese Yuan CNY ¥ · Card payments · Cash preferred
Emergency numbers: 110 Police
Electricity: Type A / Type C / Type I
220 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Chinese
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +86

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Featured Lists

Jinan Essentials

Jinan — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

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