Cixi
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Cixi month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Cixi are typically April, October and November, with average daytime highs around 18–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), January the coldest (average low 2°C), and June the wettest (about 337 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.1 | 2.3 | 74 | 5.8 |
| February | 11.5 | 3.7 | 75 | 5.8 |
| March | 16.9 | 8.0 | 96 | 6.7 |
| April | 22.2 | 12.9 | 116 | 7.7 |
| May | 26.0 | 17.4 | 169 | 7.8 |
| June | 28.6 | 21.7 | 337 | 6.8 |
| July | 33.1 | 25.7 | 207 | 9.7 |
| August | 33.8 | 25.8 | 171 | 10.5 |
| September | 28.9 | 22.3 | 181 | 8.0 |
| October | 23.5 | 16.9 | 100 | 6.7 |
| November | 18.4 | 10.9 | 70 | 6.2 |
| December | 12.0 | 3.8 | 49 | 6.5 |
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Research updated Friday, September 25, 2026Past and future events in Cixi
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- Xinyou Coup
A political coup in 1861 led by Empress Dowager Cixi and allies to oust the eight regent ministers.
- Hundred Days' Reform
Reform initiated by the Guangxu Emperor and suppressed by Empress Dowager Cixi in 1898.
- Boxer Rebellion
Conflict during which Empress Dowager Cixi initially supported the Boxers and declared war on foreign powers.
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01 · OverviewCixi, in brief
Where is Cixi located?
Cixi is a city situated in China, specifically within the administrative region of Zhejiang. Geographically positioned at latitude 30.1764 and longitude 121.2457, the settlement operates under the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Cixi is not a capital city, and its official currency is the CNY.
What are the demographic and linguistic traits of Cixi?
The urban center supports a substantial population of 1,457,510 residents. Within this community, inhabitants speak multiple languages and linguistic varieties, including zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, and za.
How does the landscape and climate context relate to the broader regional history?
While the geography of Zhejiang province provides the physical terrain for the modern municipality, the wider historical landscape of China is deeply intertwined with figures such as Empress Dowager Cixi. Born Xingzhen of the Yehe Nara clan on 29 November 1835 in Beijing, this Manchu noblewoman of the Yehe Nara clan periodically controlled the government of the late Qing dynasty as empress dowager and regent from 1861 until her death on 15 November 1908. Her governance spanned pivotal eras, from her selection as a concubine of the Xianfeng Emperor and the birth of her son Zaichun in 1856, through her decades of wielding political authority alongside or following co-regents such as Empress Dowager Ci'an and the Guangxu Emperor.
The historical backdrop of her rule involved significant geopolitical friction, including the Boxer Rebellion, the occupation of Beijing by the Eight-Nation Alliance, and subsequent reform efforts. Although her legacy remains contested between critics viewing her as a reactionary and revisionist historians citing her pragmatic reforms, her historical footprint remains distinct from the contemporary municipal geography of the city bearing her name.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cixi
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01 · Q&AWhere is Cixi located and what are its coordinates?
Cixi is situated in China at geographic coordinates 30.1764, 121.2457, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Cixi?
Cixi has a recorded population of approximately 1,457,510 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Cixi?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Cixi include ZH-CN, YUE, WUU, DTA, UG, ZA, with CNY used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Cixi?
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