Hengshui climate
Hengshui (Hebei, China) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 14 °C57 °F, and about 527 mm21 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Hengshui climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 337 | −719 | −228 | 30.1 | 31 |
| Feb | 744 | −523 | 134 | 90.3 | 26 |
| Mar | 1559 | 032 | 846 | 80.3 | 14 |
| Apr | 2374 | 745 | 1560 | 301.2 | 1 |
| May | 3086 | 1558 | 2272 | 441.7 | 0 |
| Jun | 3493 | 2069 | 2781 | 642.5 | 0 |
| Jul | 3494 | 2373 | 2984 | 1385.4 | 0 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2170 | 2680 | 1315.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 2882 | 1560 | 2271 | 542.1 | 0 |
| Oct | 2170 | 846 | 1458 | 261.0 | 0 |
| Nov | 1253 | −131 | 542 | 160.6 | 15 |
| Dec | 439 | −621 | −130 | 40.2 | 30 |
| Year | 3494 | −719 | 1457 | 52721 | 117 |
“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 | 60% | 55% | 2.2 | 9:49 |
| Feb | 58% | 56% | 2.8 | 10:45 |
| Mar | 48% | 49% | 4.3 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 46% | 58% | 5.1 | 13:08 |
| May | 45% | 62% | 5.7 | 14:11 |
| Jun | 50% | 66% | 5.3 | 14:46 |
| Jul | 64% | 68% | 4.7 | 14:32 |
| Aug | 70% | 63% | 4.5 | 13:36 |
| Sep | 65% | 58% | 3.9 | 12:22 |
| Oct | 61% | 47% | 3.2 | 11:08 |
| Nov | 62% | 46% | 2.4 | 10:05 |
| Dec | 60% | 48% | 2.0 | 9:34 |
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 Hengshui is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C94 °F and a low of 23 °C73 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 3 °C37 °F and lows −7 °C19 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 31.1 °C55.9 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 527 mm21 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 63% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–March. The wettest month is July (138 mm5.4 in), the driest is January (3 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 45% in May to 70% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 46%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in August to 12 km/h (7 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 9.6 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in January. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in January, at about 11 cm.
Best time to visit Hengshui
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and September and October. Average highs then reach 21 °C70 °F to 28 °C82 °F. Precipitation is 26 mm1.0 in to 54 mm2.1 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 3 °C37 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Hengshui
- Winter (December–February) — highs 337 to 7 °C44 °F, lows −719 to −5 °C23 °F, about 5 mm0.2 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 1559 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 032 to 15 °C58 °F, about 27 mm1.1 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 3289 to 34 °C94 °F, lows 2069 to 23 °C73 °F, about 111 mm4.4 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 1253 to 28 °C82 °F, lows −131 to 15 °C60 °F, about 32 mm1.3 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.
How Hengshui compares
The nearest larger place is Dezhou, about 68 km to the southeast. Compared with it, Hengshui has practically the same average temperature. It receives a similar amount of precipitation.
World Climates covers 547 places in China. By annual mean temperature, Hengshui is the 337th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 459th wettest. See all of them on the China climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Pueblo (United States, BSk), Amarillo (United States, BSk) and Albuquerque (United States, BSk).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Jizhou (pop. 362,013). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Hengshui, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Xinji 46 km · 14 °C57 °F · 513 mm20 in
- Climate in Dezhou 68 km · 14 °C57 °F · 549 mm22 in
- Climate in Luancheng 93 km · 15 °C58 °F · 533 mm21 in
- Climate in Qingnian 100 km · 14 °C57 °F · 555 mm22 in
- Climate in Dingzhou 106 km · 14 °C57 °F · 524 mm21 in
- Climate in Shijiazhuang 111 km · 15 °C58 °F · 533 mm21 in
- Climate in Cangzhou 121 km · 13 °C55 °F · 545 mm21 in
- Climate in Baoding 128 km · 13 °C56 °F · 516 mm20 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Hengshui?
July is the warmest month in Hengshui. Its average high is 34 °C (94 °F) and its average low is 23 °C (73 °F).
What is the coldest month in Hengshui?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 3 °C (37 °F) and its average low is -7 °C (19 °F).
When does it rain the most in Hengshui?
July is the wettest month with about 138 mm (5.4 in) of precipitation. January is the driest with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Hengshui?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and September 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. The gaps are largest 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.