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Ningbo, China

Major city · Population 3.7M

Ningbo is the 33rd largest city in China with a population of approximately 3,731,203 people as of 2026. This makes it the 93rd largest city in the world, accounting for 0.26% of China's total population of 1.41B. Ningbo is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. The average annual temperature is 18.4°C with 1,665 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 12 meters above sea level.

Population

3,731,203

Global Rank

#93

Country Rank

#33

% of China

0.26%

Avg Temperature

18.4°C

Annual Rainfall

1,665 mm

Elevation

12 m

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Ningbo on the Map

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Climate in Ningbo

Ningbo's warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Jun with 308 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

6.7°C
Jan
7.4°C
Feb
12.3°C
Mar
17.1°C
Apr
20°C
May
24°C
Jun
30.3°C
Jul
31.5°C
Aug
27.6°C
Sep
20.7°C
Oct
15.7°C
Nov
7.8°C
Dec
6.7°C31.5°C

Monthly Rainfall

51 mm
Jan
132 mm
Feb
98 mm
Mar
225 mm
Apr
157 mm
May
308 mm
Jun
65 mm
Jul
38 mm
Aug
146 mm
Sep
211 mm
Oct
213 mm
Nov
21 mm
Dec

China at a Glance

Country Population

1,408,975,000

Capital

Beijing

Region

Eastern Asia

Major Cities

640

GDP per Capita

$13,303

Life Expectancy

78.0 years

Urban Population

65.9%

Growth Rate

-0.00%

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Ningbo with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Ningbo by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Yuyao114,17743 km
Cixi1,457,51044 km
Lianghu155,00064 km
Zhoushan882,93264 km
Shangyu770,00067 km
Shaoxing2,300,00095 km
Jiashan137,112123 km
Jiaxing1,180,000124 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ningbo?

The population of Ningbo, China is approximately 3,731,203 people, making it the 93rd largest city in the world and the 33rd largest in China.

Is Ningbo the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing. Ningbo is the 33rd largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Ningbo?

Ningbo has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C and receives 1,665 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Ningbo in?

Ningbo is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.