| Jan 5–7 | Minor Cold · 小寒 | Cold intensifies. |
| Jan 20–21 | Major Cold · 大寒 | Coldest seasonal period. |
| Feb 3–5 | Start of Spring · 立春 | Traditional beginning of spring. |
| Feb 18–20 | Rain Water · 雨水 | Rainfall gradually increases. |
| Mar 5–7 | Awakening of Insects · 惊蛰 | Spring thunder and activity. |
| Mar 20–22 | Spring Equinox · 春分 | Day and night are near equal. |
| Apr 4–6 | Pure Brightness · 清明 | Clear, warming spring weather. |
| Apr 19–21 | Grain Rain · 谷雨 | Rain supports grain growth. |
| May 5–7 | Start of Summer · 立夏 | Traditional beginning of summer. |
| May 20–22 | Grain Full · 小满 | Grains begin filling. |
| Jun 5–7 | Grain in Ear · 芒种 | Busy planting and harvesting period. |
| Jun 21–22 | Summer Solstice · 夏至 | Longest daylight in the north. |
| Jul 6–8 | Minor Heat · 小暑 | Hot weather begins. |
| Jul 22–24 | Major Heat · 大暑 | Hottest seasonal period. |
| Aug 7–9 | Start of Autumn · 立秋 | Traditional beginning of autumn. |
| Aug 22–24 | End of Heat · 处暑 | Summer heat begins easing. |
| Sep 7–9 | White Dew · 白露 | Cooler mornings and dew. |
| Sep 22–24 | Autumn Equinox · 秋分 | Day and night are near equal. |
| Oct 8–9 | Cold Dew · 寒露 | Dew and temperatures turn colder. |
| Oct 23–24 | Frost Descent · 霜降 | Frost season begins in many regions. |
| Nov 7–8 | Start of Winter · 立冬 | Traditional beginning of winter. |
| Nov 22–23 | Minor Snow · 小雪 | Early light snowfall period. |
| Dec 6–8 | Major Snow · 大雪 | Snow becomes more frequent. |
| Dec 21–23 | Winter Solstice · 冬至 | Shortest daylight in the north. |
