Chenzhou climate
Chenzhou (Hunan, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C67 °F, and about 1,597 mm63 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Chenzhou climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1254 | 337 | 745 | 783.1 | 10 |
| Feb | 1660 | 642 | 1151 | 883.5 | 4 |
| Mar | 2068 | 1050 | 1559 | 1686.6 | 1 |
| Apr | 2577 | 1559 | 2068 | 1807.1 | 0 |
| May | 2883 | 2067 | 2475 | 2238.8 | 0 |
| Jun | 3086 | 2374 | 2780 | 2359.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2576 | 2883 | 1375.4 | 0 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2475 | 2882 | 1636.4 | 0 |
| Sep | 3085 | 2170 | 2578 | 883.5 | 0 |
| Oct | 2678 | 1660 | 2169 | 672.6 | 0 |
| Nov | 2068 | 1050 | 1559 | 1034.0 | 0 |
| Dec | 1457 | 439 | 948 | 672.7 | 6 |
| Year | 3290 | 337 | 1967 | 1,59763 | 21 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81% | 74% | 2.1 | 10:41 |
| Feb | 82% | 79% | 2.4 | 11:15 |
| Mar | 81% | 84% | 2.6 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 81% | 83% | 3.2 | 12:44 |
| May | 83% | 83% | 3.8 | 13:24 |
| Jun | 85% | 86% | 4.0 | 13:44 |
| Jul | 83% | 77% | 5.0 | 13:36 |
| Aug | 83% | 73% | 4.7 | 13:02 |
| Sep | 81% | 68% | 4.0 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 78% | 57% | 3.6 | 11:30 |
| Nov | 79% | 60% | 2.9 | 10:51 |
| Dec | 77% | 60% | 2.5 | 10:32 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Chenzhou is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 25 °C76 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 12 °C54 °F and lows 3 °C37 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 20.9 °C37.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,597 mm63 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is April–June, which brings 40% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (235 mm9.3 in), the driest is October (67 mm2.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 77% in December to 85% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 57%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in August to 8 km/h (5 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.5 hours in December to 13.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Chenzhou
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October: average highs of 26 °C78 °F to 26 °C78 °F with 67 mm2.6 in to 67 mm2.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 30 °C86 °F, very wet (235 mm9.3 in) and humid (85% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Chenzhou
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1254 to 16 °C60 °F, lows 337 to 6 °C42 °F, about 78 mm3.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2068 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 1050 to 20 °C67 °F, about 190 mm7.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3086 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 2374 to 25 °C76 °F, about 179 mm7.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2068 to 30 °C85 °F, lows 1050 to 21 °C70 °F, about 86 mm3.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Chenzhou compares
Compared with Shaoguan, about 124 km to the southeast, Chenzhou is on average 1.6 °C2.9 °F cooler and receives 9% less precipitation (1,597 mm63 in vs 1,749 mm69 in). The difference is largest in January (3 °C5.5 °F cooler).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Chenzhou is the 90th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 80th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the China climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Baton Rouge (United States, Cfa), Montgomery (United States, Cfa) and Charleston (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Leiyang 69 km · 19 °C67 °F · 1,599 mm63 in
- Lecheng 81 km · 20 °C69 °F · 1,758 mm69 in
- Shaoguan 124 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,749 mm69 in
- Hengyang 128 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,551 mm61 in
- Maba 136 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,865 mm73 in
- Yongzhou 158 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,431 mm56 in
- Ganzhou 190 km · 19 °C67 °F · 1,518 mm60 in
- Hezhou 214 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,727 mm68 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Chenzhou?
July is the warmest month in Chenzhou, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in Chenzhou?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 12 °C (54 °F) and an average low of 3 °C (37 °F).
When does it rain the most in Chenzhou?
June is the wettest month with about 235 mm (9.3 in) of precipitation; October is the driest with about 67 mm (2.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Chenzhou?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 356 m, while Chenzhou lies at about 180 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.1 °C2.1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.