Hanzhong climate
Hanzhong (Shaanxi, China) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 16 °C62 °F, and about 1,014 mm40 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Hanzhong climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 948 | −130 | 439 | 60.3 |
| Feb | 1355 | 134 | 744 | 130.5 |
| Mar | 1966 | 642 | 1254 | 311.2 |
| Apr | 2576 | 1152 | 1864 | 622.4 |
| May | 2983 | 1660 | 2272 | 1114.4 |
| Jun | 3290 | 2068 | 2679 | 1335.2 |
| Jul | 3392 | 2373 | 2882 | 1907.5 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2271 | 2781 | 1556.1 |
| Sep | 2781 | 1762 | 2272 | 1887.4 |
| Oct | 2171 | 1153 | 1662 | 863.4 |
| Nov | 1660 | 541 | 1051 | 341.3 |
| Dec | 1050 | 031 | 541 | 60.2 |
| Year | 3392 | −130 | 1662 | 1,01440 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68% | 66% | 2.3 | 10:11 |
| Feb | 68% | 75% | 2.6 | 10:58 |
| Mar | 63% | 74% | 3.6 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 62% | 72% | 4.5 | 12:58 |
| May | 62% | 76% | 4.8 | 13:51 |
| Jun | 65% | 77% | 4.9 | 14:19 |
| Jul | 71% | 74% | 4.8 | 14:08 |
| Aug | 72% | 71% | 4.4 | 13:22 |
| Sep | 76% | 80% | 3.1 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 75% | 77% | 2.6 | 11:18 |
| Nov | 73% | 68% | 2.2 | 10:24 |
| Dec | 69% | 61% | 2.1 | 9:59 |
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 Hanzhong is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C92 °F and a low of 23 °C73 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 9 °C48 °F and lows −1 °C30 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24 °C43.3 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,014 mm40 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 53% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December–February. The wettest month is July (190 mm7.5 in), the driest is December (6 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 62% in April to 76% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 61%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in November to 6 km/h (4 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.0 hours in December to 14.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit Hanzhong
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and October: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 25 °C76 °F with 31 mm1.2 in to 86 mm3.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C92 °F and very wet (190 mm7.5 in).
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 Hanzhong
- Winter (December–February) — highs 948 to 13 °C55 °F, lows −130 to 1 °C34 °F, about 9 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1966 to 29 °C83 °F, lows 642 to 16 °C60 °F, about 68 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3290 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 2068 to 23 °C73 °F, about 159 mm6.3 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 1660 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 541 to 17 °C62 °F, about 102 mm4.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Hanzhong compares
Compared with Bazhong, about 137 km to the south, Hanzhong is on average 0.8 °C1.5 °F cooler and receives 15% less precipitation (1,014 mm40 in vs 1,193 mm47 in). The difference is largest in December (1.5 °C2.7 °F cooler).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Hanzhong is the 235th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 253rd 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: Lubbock (United States, Cfa), Amarillo (United States, BSk) and Oklahoma City (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Chenggu 29 km · 16 °C62 °F · 1,035 mm41 in
- Guangyuan 132 km · 17 °C62 °F · 961 mm38 in
- Bazhong 137 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,193 mm47 in
- Baoji 145 km · 15 °C59 °F · 679 mm27 in
- Ankang 191 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,022 mm40 in
- Tianshui 205 km · 13 °C55 °F · 577 mm23 in
- Dazhou 211 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,213 mm48 in
- Xian 220 km · 16 °C60 °F · 692 mm27 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Hanzhong?
July is the warmest month in Hanzhong, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (73 °F).
What is the coldest month in Hanzhong?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 9 °C (48 °F) and an average low of -1 °C (30 °F).
When does it rain the most in Hanzhong?
July is the wettest month with about 190 mm (7.5 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Hanzhong?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and April and 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 845 m, while Hanzhong lies at about 517 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2.1 °C3.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.