Huangshi climate
Huangshi (Hubei, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C64 °F, and about 1,577 mm62 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Huangshi climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 948 | 032 | 540 | 622.4 | 15 |
| Feb | 1254 | 337 | 745 | 883.5 | 8 |
| Mar | 1763 | 745 | 1254 | 1244.9 | 1 |
| Apr | 2374 | 1355 | 1864 | 1686.6 | 0 |
| May | 2781 | 1865 | 2373 | 1937.6 | 0 |
| Jun | 3086 | 2272 | 2679 | 26010 | 0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2678 | 2984 | 2319.1 | 0 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2577 | 2883 | 1465.8 | 0 |
| Sep | 2983 | 2069 | 2576 | 1014.0 | 0 |
| Oct | 2374 | 1458 | 1966 | 793.1 | 0 |
| Nov | 1763 | 846 | 1355 | 813.2 | 1 |
| Dec | 1152 | 235 | 643 | 451.8 | 10 |
| Year | 3290 | 032 | 1864 | 1,57762 | 35 |
“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 | 77% | 67% | 2.1 | 10:24 |
| Feb | 78% | 72% | 2.4 | 11:05 |
| Mar | 77% | 71% | 3.4 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 77% | 71% | 4.1 | 12:52 |
| May | 78% | 75% | 4.4 | 13:40 |
| Jun | 82% | 79% | 4.3 | 14:05 |
| Jul | 83% | 73% | 4.9 | 13:55 |
| Aug | 82% | 68% | 4.7 | 13:14 |
| Sep | 79% | 64% | 4.0 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 75% | 61% | 3.2 | 11:23 |
| Nov | 76% | 58% | 2.6 | 10:35 |
| Dec | 74% | 58% | 2.2 | 10:12 |
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 Huangshi is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 26 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 9 °C48 °F and lows 0 °C32 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.3 °C43.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,577 mm62 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 43% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (260 mm10 in), the driest is December (45 mm1.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 74% in December to 83% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 58%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in October to 8 km/h (5 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Huangshi
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October: average highs of 23 °C74 °F to 23 °C74 °F with 79 mm3.1 in to 79 mm3.1 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C90 °F, very wet (231 mm9.1 in) and humid (83% 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 Huangshi
- Winter (December–February) — highs 948 to 12 °C54 °F, lows 032 to 3 °C37 °F, about 65 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1763 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 745 to 18 °C65 °F, about 162 mm6.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3086 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 2272 to 26 °C78 °F, about 212 mm8.4 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 1763 to 29 °C83 °F, lows 846 to 20 °C69 °F, about 87 mm3.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
How Huangshi compares
Compared with Daye, about 21 km to the southwest, Huangshi has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Huangshi is the 163rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 85th 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: Columbia (United States, Cfa), Fayetteville (United States, Cfa) and Little Rock (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Daye 21 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,577 mm62 in
- Ezhou 23 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,445 mm57 in
- Wuxue 66 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,683 mm66 in
- Xianning 83 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,478 mm58 in
- Wuhan 84 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,332 mm52 in
- Macheng 104 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,347 mm53 in
- Jiujiang 110 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,781 mm70 in
- Puqi 127 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,462 mm58 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Huangshi?
July is the warmest month in Huangshi, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Huangshi?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 9 °C (48 °F) and an average low of 0 °C (32 °F).
When does it rain the most in Huangshi?
June is the wettest month with about 260 mm (10.2 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 45 mm (1.8 in).
What is the best time to visit Huangshi?
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 89 m, while Huangshi lies at about 22 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.4 °C0.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.