Zibo's winters are cold and variable, with temperatures often plummeting below -20°C in January but rising to mild highs by February. Spring arrives in March, bringing warmer temperatures that steadily rise throughout the month, culminating in occasional hot days above 25°C. Summer is warm to hot, with June and July typically seeing highs around 35-38°C, although August's temperatures are slightly cooler. Autumn brings a return to milder conditions, with September's warmth giving way to October's chill, which gradually recedes by November. Winters close the year, with December's temperatures often dipping below -10°C.