Ningbo

City · Zhejiang, 🇨🇳 China

Population 9,404,283

Area 278 km²

Time zone Asia/Shanghai

Official website www.ningbo.gov.cn/index.html

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Ningbo Essentials

Ningbo's history centers on the Tianyi Pavilion, Asia’s oldest private library, and the Tang Dynasty-era Tianfeng Pagoda. The city's modern landscape is defined by the expansive Romon U-Park and the commercial hubs of Tianyi Square and He Yi Plaza. Archaeological sites like the Yongfeng Warehouse ruins offer insight into Yuan Dynasty logistics, while the historic Drum Tower serves as a gateway to the city’s traditional architecture and urban layout.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: October

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Typical weather in January

Poor

10° (feels like 6°) · extremes -3°–18°
2° at night
10 rainy days
7 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Poor

12° (feels like 8°) · extremes -2°–22°
3° at night
11 rainy days
5 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Fair

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 1°–25°
7° at night
14 rainy days
8 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good

22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 6°–28°
11° at night
13 rainy days
7 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Good

26° · extremes 12°–31°
17° at night
13 rainy days
6 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Fair

29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 17°–33°
21° at night
18 rainy days
2 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Poor

32° (feels like 36°) · extremes 22°–36°
25° at night
16 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor

32° (feels like 36°) · extremes 23°–37°
26° at night
17 rainy days
8 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Fair

29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 18°–34°
22° at night
13 rainy days
6 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great

24° · extremes 12°–30°
16° at night
9 rainy days
6 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 4°–26°
11° at night
10 rainy days
6 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Fair

12° (feels like 8°) · extremes -2°–19°
4° at night
8 rainy days
7 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

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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Ningbo

Featured Lists

Ningbo Essentials

Ningbo — 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

Tours & Activities

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