Jishou climate
Jishou (Hunan, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 17 °C63 °F, and about 1,420 mm56 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Jishou climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 949 | 032 | 541 | 391.5 |
| Feb | 1254 | 337 | 846 | 491.9 |
| Mar | 1864 | 745 | 1254 | 863.4 |
| Apr | 2374 | 1355 | 1865 | 1405.5 |
| May | 2781 | 1763 | 2272 | 2268.9 |
| Jun | 3086 | 2171 | 2678 | 2349.2 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2475 | 2882 | 1927.6 |
| Aug | 3188 | 2374 | 2781 | 1395.5 |
| Sep | 2882 | 1966 | 2374 | 1074.2 |
| Oct | 2373 | 1356 | 1864 | 1044.1 |
| Nov | 1763 | 846 | 1254 | 712.8 |
| Dec | 1152 | 235 | 643 | 321.3 |
| Year | 3289 | 032 | 1763 | 1,42056 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80% | 79% | 1.6 | 10:31 |
| Feb | 80% | 82% | 2.0 | 11:09 |
| Mar | 79% | 81% | 2.7 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 79% | 81% | 3.4 | 12:49 |
| May | 81% | 81% | 3.6 | 13:33 |
| Jun | 84% | 83% | 3.8 | 13:56 |
| Jul | 85% | 76% | 4.8 | 13:46 |
| Aug | 84% | 69% | 4.6 | 13:09 |
| Sep | 82% | 74% | 3.5 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 81% | 78% | 2.5 | 11:26 |
| Nov | 80% | 74% | 2.1 | 10:42 |
| Dec | 78% | 75% | 1.7 | 10:21 |
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 Jishou is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C89 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 9 °C49 °F and lows 0 °C32 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.1 °C41.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,420 mm56 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 46% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (234 mm9.2 in), the driest is December (32 mm1.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 78% in December to 85% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 69%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in October to 7 km/h (4 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 10.3 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in January, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in January, about 10 cm).
Best time to visit Jishou
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October and November: average highs of 17 °C63 °F to 23 °C73 °F with 71 mm2.8 in to 104 mm4.1 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is very wet (234 mm9.2 in) and humid (84% 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 Jishou
- Winter (December–February) — highs 949 to 12 °C54 °F, lows 032 to 3 °C37 °F, about 40 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1864 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 745 to 17 °C63 °F, about 151 mm5.9 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.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3086 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 2171 to 24 °C75 °F, about 189 mm7.4 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 1763 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 846 to 19 °C66 °F, about 94 mm3.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Jishou compares
Compared with Fenghuang, about 45 km to the south, Jishou is on average 1.1 °C2 °F warmer and receives 5% more precipitation (1,420 mm56 in vs 1,351 mm53 in). The difference is largest in July (1.4 °C2.5 °F warmer).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Jishou is the 191st warmest by annual mean temperature and the 129th 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 Norman (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Fenghuang 45 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,351 mm53 in
- Zhonghe 74 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,351 mm53 in
- Huaihua 88 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,311 mm52 in
- Zhangjiajie 116 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,475 mm58 in
- Hongjiang 137 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,296 mm51 in
- Qianjiang 164 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,428 mm56 in
- Lengshuijiang 181 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,436 mm57 in
- Hanjia 188 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,341 mm53 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Jishou?
July is the warmest month in Jishou, with an average high of 32 °C (89 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in Jishou?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 9 °C (49 °F) and an average low of 0 °C (32 °F).
When does it rain the most in Jishou?
June is the wettest month with about 234 mm (9.2 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 32 mm (1.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Jishou?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are 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 423 m, while Jishou lies at about 201 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.4 °C2.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.