Nanjing — time and weather
Nanjing is a city in China, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. This page shows the current local time in Nanjing and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Nanjing
Local time in Nanjing is based on the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
China is a large East Asian country with an ancient history, diverse regions and a mix of traditions and modern megacities.
More about the country: China →What to see in Nanjing
Sights and historical places
- Porcelain Tower of Nanjing
- Ming Xiaoling
- Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
- Nanjing Museum
- Presidential Palace of Nanjing
- Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge
Climate in Nanjing: month by month
The warmest month in Nanjing is August, with average daytime highs of 32.9 °C; the coolest is January, around 9.2 °C by day and 0.0 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in July (~255 mm) and is lowest in December (~17 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9 | 0 | 41 | 6 |
| February | 10 | 2 | 53 | 8 |
| March | 17 | 7 | 91 | 9 |
| April | 23 | 13 | 79 | 8 |
| May | 26 | 17 | 115 | 9 |
| June | 30 | 22 | 184 | 14 |
| July | 33 | 26 | 255 | 17 |
| August | 33 | 26 | 123 | 13 |
| September | 29 | 22 | 145 | 11 |
| October | 22 | 15 | 74 | 9 |
| November | 17 | 9 | 33 | 5 |
| December | 10 | 1 | 17 | 5 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Nanjing are March–May, October–November: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Nanjing: Sunrise 05:32 · Sunset 18:44 · Day length 13:12
Time difference from Nanjing right now:
| New York | +12 h |
| London | +7 h |
| Dubai | +4 h |
| Tokyo | −1 h |
| Paris | +6 h |
| Sydney | −2 h |