Hezhou climate
Hezhou (Guangxi, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 21 °C69 °F, and about 1,727 mm68 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Hezhou climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1661 | 541 | 1051 | 752.9 |
| Feb | 1966 | 847 | 1457 | 722.9 |
| Mar | 2373 | 1254 | 1864 | 1566.2 |
| Apr | 2780 | 1763 | 2271 | 1907.5 |
| May | 2985 | 2170 | 2578 | 30112 |
| Jun | 3187 | 2476 | 2781 | 29912 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2577 | 2883 | 1716.7 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2577 | 2883 | 1756.9 |
| Sep | 3087 | 2272 | 2679 | 1014.0 |
| Oct | 2780 | 1762 | 2271 | 582.3 |
| Nov | 2272 | 1253 | 1763 | 803.1 |
| Dec | 1762 | 642 | 1152 | 491.9 |
| Year | 3289 | 541 | 2169 | 1,72768 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79% | 74% | 2.1 | 10:47 |
| Feb | 81% | 81% | 2.2 | 11:18 |
| Mar | 82% | 87% | 2.4 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 83% | 86% | 3.0 | 12:42 |
| May | 86% | 84% | 3.7 | 13:19 |
| Jun | 88% | 86% | 4.0 | 13:38 |
| Jul | 87% | 79% | 4.8 | 13:30 |
| Aug | 86% | 75% | 4.7 | 12:59 |
| Sep | 84% | 66% | 4.2 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 80% | 54% | 3.8 | 11:32 |
| Nov | 79% | 58% | 3.0 | 10:55 |
| Dec | 75% | 59% | 2.5 | 10:38 |
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 Hezhou is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C89 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 16 °C61 °F and lows 5 °C41 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 17.9 °C32.2 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,727 mm68 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is April–June, which brings 46% of the annual total. The wettest month is May (301 mm12 in), the driest is December (49 mm1.9 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 75% in December to 88% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 54%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in August to 10 km/h (6 mph) in December. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Hezhou
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are February and October and November: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 27 °C80 °F with 58 mm2.3 in to 80 mm3.1 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C87 °F, very wet (299 mm12 in) and humid (88% 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 Hezhou
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1661 to 19 °C66 °F, lows 541 to 8 °C47 °F, about 65 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2373 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 1254 to 21 °C70 °F, about 216 mm8.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3187 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 2476 to 25 °C77 °F, about 215 mm8.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2272 to 30 °C87 °F, lows 1253 to 22 °C72 °F, about 80 mm3.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Hezhou compares
Compared with Guilin, about 161 km to the northwest, Hezhou is on average 0.6 °C1.2 °F warmer and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in January (1.1 °C2 °F warmer).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Hezhou is the 69th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 48th 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: New Orleans (United States, Cfa), Lafayette (United States, Cfa) and Mobile (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Wuzhou 106 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,644 mm65 in
- Yangshuo 117 km · 20 °C68 °F · 1,803 mm71 in
- Guilin 161 km · 20 °C68 °F · 1,766 mm70 in
- Qingyuan 168 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,880 mm74 in
- Yunfu 171 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,596 mm63 in
- Zhaoqing 176 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,728 mm68 in
- Sanshui 194 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,730 mm68 in
- Lecheng 197 km · 20 °C69 °F · 1,758 mm69 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Hezhou?
July is the warmest month in Hezhou, with an average high of 32 °C (89 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Hezhou?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 16 °C (61 °F) and an average low of 5 °C (41 °F).
When does it rain the most in Hezhou?
May is the wettest month with about 301 mm (11.9 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 49 mm (1.9 in).
What is the best time to visit Hezhou?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are February and October and November.
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 519 m, while Hezhou lies at about 106 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2.7 °C4.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.