Zhujiajian Island

Island Island in Zhoushan, scenic coastal landscapes

Seaside island near Zhoushan with sandy beaches, coastal cliffs and resort facilities; day‑trippers enjoy beach swimming, coastal walks and seafood restaurants.

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Zhujiajian Island is one of the islands in the Zhoushan Archipelago of Zhejiang Province and forms part of Zhoushan prefecture-level city. The island is known for its sandy beaches, coastal scenery and seaside recreation.

Visitors find accessible bathing beaches and coastal promenades, plus short coastal roads that provide viewpoints over the sea. The island has been developed for tourism with beach facilities and local seafood restaurants.

Administratively the island belongs to Zhoushan and is connected to the nearby main island of Zhoushan by bridge links and road connections, enabling vehicle and bus access from the mainland via Zhoushan’s bridge network.

  • Connections: The island is part of Zhoushan city and connected to nearby Zhoushan Island by a series of bridges, making it accessible by car and bus.

What to See #

  • Xihai Beach: Xihai Bathing Beach is the island's main sandy beach and public bathing area, popular during summer months for swimming and sunbathing.
  • Coastal roads and viewpoints: Coastal roads and scenic headlands with viewpoints along the island provide short driving loops and vantage points over the East China Sea.
Zhujiajian Island
Zhujiajian Island, Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, China
29.9195, 122.3818

How to Get to Zhujiajian Island #

Zhujiajian is connected to Zhoushan city by road bridges and is reachable by car or bus from Zhoushan’s central ferry and transport hubs. Regular ferry services also connect larger islands in the Zhoushan archipelago to the mainland ports in Ningbo and Zhoushan.

Tips for Visiting Zhujiajian Island #

  • Explore the coastal promenade early in the morning to watch local fishermen and the market activity.
  • Rent a bike to circle the island-cyclists report quiet roads and rewarding coastal views.
  • Visit out-of-the-way temples and small villages on the island's east side for less-crowded experiences.

Best Time to Visit Zhujiajian Island #

Best from spring through autumn for pleasant weather and outdoor activities; summer is beach season.

Spring-Early Summer
Apr-Jun · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Flowering season and comfortable conditions for cycling and walks.
Summer
Jul-Aug · 25-33°C (77-91°F)
Hot and humid-beaches are popular and busy.
Autumn
Sep-Nov · 18-26°C (64-79°F)
Pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists-good for exploration.

Weather & Climate near Zhujiajian Island #

Climate

Zhujiajian Island's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1235 mm/year), wettest in September.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
13°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 18°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
12.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
16° 22°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

133 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
13.5h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 26°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

160 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
13.9h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
25° 30°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

136 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (166 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
22° 27°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

166 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
17° 23°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 18°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

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