Introduction to Yangzhou Climate
Located in the subtropical humid climate zone, Yangzhou has four distinct seasons consisting of moist summers and dry winters. July is usually the hottest month with an average temperature of 28C (82.4F) and January is the coldest with a mean temperature of 1C (33.8F). The rainy season lasts from June to July. Typhoons often occur in August and September.

Generally, the best time to visit Yangzhou is during March to April. At this time, various flowers around the Slender West Lake are blooming with a riot of color, especially the pure white Wild Chinese Viburnum. In this season, Yangzhou portrays a sunny and vigorous image of a water city. However, during September and October, the pretty lakes are enveloped in the light mist and clouds, showing different style of scenery.

Every year, local festivals in different themes are available with abundance. Every year from April to May, the March International Economy & Trade Tourist Festival of Yangzhou is held in the theme of carrying forward the local culture of Yangzhou. Various activities include the Yangzhou Food Festival, local theatrical performances and a cruise around Yangzhou.

In July and August, the Summer of Yangzhou attracts lots of students from all over China to participate in various summer camps on tourism or science. Then, when the autumn comes (during September to October), the Luna Cultural Festival of Yangzhou on traditional Yangzhou culture is held. In this festival, activities such as the Yangzhou Food Festival, Bathing Festival and a cruise on the Slim West Lake are available.

On Chinese New Year's Eve, a ceremony of benediction for New Year would be run in Daming Monastery. The abbot will strike the bell for the New Year. Many folk performances are available here such as the dragon and lion dances and a gong and drum band.