Hangzhou gets busiest in May and September. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.

When is the best time to visit Hangzhou?

For thinner crowds, visit Hangzhou in January, July, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.

When is Hangzhou least crowded?

Hangzhou is least crowded in January, July, and December.

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Best time to visit Hangzhou (and when it is crowded)

Hangzhou is a city destination in China. Its peak season is May and September, and it is least crowded in January, July, and December. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

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Busiest months

May and September

Quietest months

January, July, and December

Hangzhou month by month

How crowded Hangzhou gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Hangzhou in January: Quiet
Hangzhou in February: Quiet
Hangzhou in March: Moderate
Hangzhou in April: Busy
Hangzhou in May: Busy
Hangzhou in June: Quiet
Hangzhou in July: Quiet
Hangzhou in August: Quiet
Hangzhou in September: Very Busy
Hangzhou in October: Busy
Hangzhou in November: Moderate
Hangzhou in December: Quiet

A typical year, week by week

Quieter alternatives

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Common questions

Is Hangzhou busy?: Hangzhou gets busiest in May and September. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Hangzhou?: For thinner crowds, visit Hangzhou in January, July, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Hangzhou least crowded?: Hangzhou is least crowded in January, July, and December.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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