Jinan Weather in July

 Season: Summer

July is the hottest month in Jinan throughout the year and the high humidity causes even higher sensitive temperatures, and torrid and muggy feelings.
  Average Temperature: 24 - 35℃ (75 - 95℉)
 Recorded Highest Temperature: 42℃ (108℉)
 Recorded Lowest Temperature: 16℃ (61℉)

July temperatures in Jinan rise further compared to June, with daily highs never below 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), and more than 15 days experiencing highs beyond 35℃ (95℉), occasionally even approaching 40℃ (104℉). Nighttime lows always exceed 25℃ (77℉). Air-conditioners and cold drinks have been the daily necessities.  
 Average Precipitation: 204mm

Jinan steps into its major rainy period in July. This month, the city has about 8 - 12 rainy days. The rainfall is intense, often accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds; the bright side is that it often doesn’t last long and hence won’t ruin your trip. The groundwater level rises accordingly, and the springs like the Baotu Spring are churning more vigorously than during the dry season. However, heavy rainfall may lead to temporary road flooding and even urban inland inundation due to Jinan’s basin-like topography, resulting in traffic congestion.

On rainy days, the humidity gets high, leading to higher sensitive temperatures. If it gets rather high, people often feel sticky and muggy. Once the sky is clear, the humidity returns to moderate level and you may even feel a bit dry. On some other days, the air cools down after rain, which gives a short escape from the hot climate. 
  Sunrise time: 04:56 - 05:17
 Sunset time: 19:19 - 19:34

Daytime lasts for about 14 hours in July in Jinan. Even during the rainy season, Jinan still enjoys nearly 7 hours of sunshine per day since the rainfall is often short and continuous rainy days are rare. In this case, you still need to take sun protection measures when going out in a rainy day. 
 Definitely no. Visiting Jinan in July with hot and rainy weather can be challenging. Even a very short-distance of walking make you wet with sweat. It’s hard for you to step out of the air-conditioned rooms, let alone go sightseeing and wandering around the vast scenic areas like Daming Lake. Also, July is the summer vacation in China and many parents seize the chance to take their kids for a trip. So although hot, it’s the local peak travel season when scenic spots can be crowded and travel costs rise a lot. 

If you still insist to visiting Jinan in July of 2026, below are some useful tips and advice. 
  Clothes: Just pack your coolest clothes like t-shirt, shorts and dresses.

 Shoes: sandals, and flip-flops for playing with water.

 Others: Bring all kinds of sun protection items you own like sun-protective clothing, sunglasses, sun hats and sun cream, and a foldable umbrella for both intense sun and sudden showers.
 1. Many spring parks set special areas for visitors to play with the water, which is a cool thing to do in the hot summer. Just remember to bring an extra set of clothes for change. 

2. Mountain areas are always cooler than downtown. Among the various mountains of Jinan, the Thousand-Buddha Mountain is the most recommended. Over 130 buddha statues stand on the mountain and overlook the Jinan City. Wanfo Cave is incredibly cool, you can take a break there while admiring the diverse Buddha statues. 

3. Try to stay indoors during the hottest times of the day. It is recommended to go out in the early morning or evening. Thousand Buddha Mountain offers free admission after 6 PM.

4. During daily outings, prepare 1 - 2 bottles of electrolyte water for possible electrolyte imbalance due to excessive sweating.