Jinan's Climate
Jinan is the capital of Shandong province in northeast China, set inland just south of the Yellow River, with a temperate continental climate influenced by the monsoon and four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and humid, usually 30–35°C, with concentrated showers and thunderstorms during the main rainy season. Winters (December–February) are cold and dry, typically -3–6°C, with little snow. Spring is dry, windy and sometimes dusty, while autumn (September–October) is cool, dry and the most pleasant time of year. Ringed by hills, the city can feel especially muggy in summer.