Jilin weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Jilin, China. Like most weather services, we show Jilin at one spot: Changchun, its largest city. At 5:45 AM local time it was cloudy and -1°C (30°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May, Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May, SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Changchun weather
Is it raining in Changchun right now?
No. It’s cloudy and -1° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Changchun this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of -2–15° and lows of -7–1°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Sunday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Changchun lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Changchun?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Jilin weather by month
When is the best time to visit Jilin?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Jilin is May, Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -11°C (12°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Jilin?
July is the wettest month, with about 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Jilin?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 18°C (65°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -11°C (12°F) and lows of -22°C (-8°F).
Does Jilin have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 146 mm (5.7 in).
Jilin weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Changchun), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Jilin
Weather can differ a lot within Jilin: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changchun | May, Sep | None | -11–29°C | 634 mm |
| Jilin | May, Sep | Jul | -11–29°C | 669 mm |
| Siping | May, Sep | Aug | -9–29°C | 611 mm |
| Tonghua | May–Jun, Sep | Jul–Aug | -9–27°C | 848 mm |
| Longshan | May, Sep | Aug | -10–28°C | 657 mm |
| Yanji | May–Jun, Sep | None | -9–27°C | 635 mm |
| Baicheng | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | None | -12–31°C | 425 mm |
| Baishan | May–Jun, Sep | Jul–Aug | -10–26°C | 779 mm |
| Gongzhuling | May, Sep | None | -10–29°C | 612 mm |
| Jiutai | May, Sep | None | -11–29°C | 634 mm |
| Dunhua | May, Sep | Jul–Aug | -12–26°C | 692 mm |
| Huadian | May, Sep | Jul–Aug | -10–27°C | 755 mm |
Cities and towns in Jilin
- Changchun
- Jilin
- Siping
- Tonghua
- Longshan
- Yanji
- Baicheng
- Baishan
- Gongzhuling
- Jiutai
- Dunhua
- Huadian
- Fuyu
- Yushu
- Jiaohe
- Longjing
- Songyuan
- Taonan
- Dehui
- Jishu
- Meihekou
- Shuangliao
- Dalai
- Wangqing
- Helong
- Panshi
- Tumen
- Shulan
- Hunchun
- Chaoyang
- Linjiang
- Dongfeng
- Zhenlai
- Ji’an
- Songjianghe
- Liuhe
- Sanchazi
- Huinan
- Dashitou
- Hepingjie
- Kaitong
- Shuangyang
- Lishu
- Erdaojiang
- Antu
- Xinglongshan
- Changbai
- Yantongshan
- Baishishan
- Changling
- Huangnihe
- Fate