Huzhou climate
Huzhou (Zhejiang, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 17 °C63 °F, and about 1,334 mm53 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Huzhou climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 745 | 032 | 439 | 702.8 | 15 |
| Feb | 1050 | 236 | 643 | 823.2 | 8 |
| Mar | 1559 | 643 | 1151 | 913.6 | 1 |
| Apr | 2170 | 1253 | 1762 | 1084.2 | 0 |
| May | 2679 | 1864 | 2271 | 1094.3 | 0 |
| Jun | 2985 | 2271 | 2678 | 2068.1 | 0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2679 | 2984 | 1847.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2678 | 2984 | 1696.6 | 0 |
| Sep | 2882 | 2170 | 2576 | 1234.8 | 0 |
| Oct | 2373 | 1559 | 1966 | 702.8 | 0 |
| Nov | 1762 | 948 | 1355 | 702.8 | 0 |
| Dec | 1049 | 236 | 642 | 522.0 | 9 |
| Year | 3290 | 032 | 1763 | 1,33453 | 34 |
“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 | 78% | 67% | 2.1 | 10:21 |
| Feb | 79% | 69% | 2.5 | 11:03 |
| Mar | 76% | 68% | 3.5 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 74% | 70% | 4.2 | 12:53 |
| May | 73% | 72% | 4.5 | 13:42 |
| Jun | 77% | 81% | 4.0 | 14:08 |
| Jul | 79% | 71% | 5.1 | 13:58 |
| Aug | 78% | 65% | 4.8 | 13:16 |
| Sep | 77% | 66% | 3.8 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 74% | 60% | 3.3 | 11:22 |
| Nov | 76% | 61% | 2.4 | 10:33 |
| Dec | 76% | 59% | 2.2 | 10:09 |
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 Huzhou is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 26 °C79 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 7 °C45 °F and lows 0 °C32 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 25.4 °C45.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,334 mm53 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 42% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (206 mm8.1 in), the driest is December (52 mm2.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 73% in May to 79% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 59%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 11 km/h (7 mph) in January to 12 km/h (8 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Huzhou
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October: average highs of 23 °C73 °F to 23 °C73 °F with 70 mm2.8 in to 70 mm2.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 7 °C45 °F.
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 Huzhou
- Winter (December–February) — highs 745 to 10 °C50 °F, lows 032 to 2 °C36 °F, about 68 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1559 to 26 °C79 °F, lows 643 to 18 °C64 °F, about 102 mm4.0 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 2985 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 2271 to 26 °C79 °F, about 186 mm7.3 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 1762 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 948 to 21 °C70 °F, about 88 mm3.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
How Huzhou compares
Compared with Yixing, about 60 km to the northwest, Huzhou is on average 0.4 °C0.8 °F warmer and receives 9% more precipitation (1,334 mm53 in vs 1,220 mm48 in). The difference is largest in December (0.6 °C1.1 °F warmer).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Huzhou is the 203rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 152nd 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: Fayetteville (United States, Cfa), Columbia (United States, Cfa) and Little Rock (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Chóngfú 50 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,394 mm55 in
- Yixing 60 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,220 mm48 in
- Jiaxing 64 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,316 mm52 in
- Hangzhou 64 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,427 mm56 in
- Taozhou 65 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,409 mm55 in
- Suzhou 68 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,208 mm48 in
- Wuxi 80 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,220 mm48 in
- Kunshan 99 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,242 mm49 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Huzhou?
July is the warmest month in Huzhou, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (79 °F).
What is the coldest month in Huzhou?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 7 °C (45 °F) and an average low of 0 °C (32 °F).
When does it rain the most in Huzhou?
June is the wettest month with about 206 mm (8.1 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 52 mm (2.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Huzhou?
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.