With a warm temperate continental climate, the annual average temperature of Zhengzhou is about 14.3 C (about 57.7 F). The climate is comfortable, with bright sunshine and a clear distinction between the four seasons. The hottest month is July with an average temperature of about 27.3 C (about 81.1 F), while the coldest month is January, with an average temperature around minus 0.2 C (about 31.6 F) winter in Zhengzhou is cold though seldom snowy. However, rainfall is abundant during summer. Autumn is usually sunny and with long daytimes and is the best season for your travel to the city. If you are interested in visiting Zhengzhou in winter, heavy clothing is necessary, though sweaters and a jacket are enough during spring and autumn.

Except for the comfortable travel seasons, some tourist activities or festivals are also appealing to many travel enthusiasts. China Zhengzhou International Shaolin Wushu Festival (Sep. 1st to Sep. 5th) is a grand get-together of enthusiasts in Chinese Shaolin Kong Fu. During the festival, tourists can appreciate the impassioned opening ceremony and excellent Kong Fu demonstrations. China Rose Flower Fair (May 1st to May 20th) and Xinzheng Date Village Tour (Xinzheng Zaoxiang Fengqing You) from the end of Aug. to Sep. 20th are also exciting. If you plan to visit Zhengzhou during from early September through to early November, please make an advanced hotel reservation as the Zhengzhou Commercial Goods Exchange Fair is usually held around the time.