Qufu presents different features for its clear distinction of four seasons. No matter when tourists come to Qufu, they may find the beautiful city give them different delights. The city belongs to the continental monsoon climate zone with the hottest temperature (about 27.4 ℃) in July and the coldest (about -6℃) in January.The heaviest rainfall occurs in July and August. Qufu has a rather short spring and autumn. Thus, March to November, with agreeable weather is the suitable time for outdoor activities and traveling.