Maanshan climate
Maanshan (Anhui, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 16 °C62 °F, and about 1,295 mm51 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Maanshan climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 745 | −229 | 337 | 632.5 | 21 |
| Feb | 1051 | 033 | 542 | 753.0 | 12 |
| Mar | 1660 | 540 | 1050 | 843.3 | 3 |
| Apr | 2272 | 1151 | 1661 | 1094.3 | 0 |
| May | 2781 | 1661 | 2271 | 1074.2 | 0 |
| Jun | 3086 | 2170 | 2578 | 1977.8 | 0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2577 | 2883 | 2339.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2476 | 2882 | 1516.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 2883 | 1967 | 2475 | 1034.0 | 0 |
| Oct | 2374 | 1355 | 1865 | 592.3 | 0 |
| Nov | 1762 | 643 | 1253 | 642.5 | 2 |
| Dec | 949 | 031 | 540 | 481.9 | 15 |
| Year | 3290 | −229 | 1662 | 1,29551 | 53 |
“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% | 65% | 2.2 | 10:17 |
| Feb | 78% | 69% | 2.6 | 11:01 |
| Mar | 76% | 66% | 3.6 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 74% | 68% | 4.4 | 12:55 |
| May | 73% | 71% | 4.7 | 13:45 |
| Jun | 76% | 77% | 4.3 | 14:12 |
| Jul | 82% | 72% | 4.9 | 14:01 |
| Aug | 81% | 67% | 4.7 | 13:18 |
| Sep | 78% | 64% | 3.8 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 73% | 58% | 3.3 | 11:20 |
| Nov | 75% | 56% | 2.5 | 10:30 |
| Dec | 75% | 57% | 2.2 | 10:05 |
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 Maanshan is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 7 °C45 °F and lows −2 °C29 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 25.7 °C46.3 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,295 mm51 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 45% of the annual total. The wettest month is July (233 mm9.2 in), the driest is December (48 mm1.9 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 73% in May to 82% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 56%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (5 mph) in July to 10 km/h (6 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 10.1 hours in December to 14.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit Maanshan
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 59 mm2.3 in to 59 mm2.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C90 °F, very wet (233 mm9.2 in) and humid (82% 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 Maanshan
- Winter (December–February) — highs 745 to 10 °C51 °F, lows −229 to 0 °C33 °F, about 62 mm2.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1660 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 540 to 16 °C61 °F, about 100 mm3.9 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 °C90 °F, lows 2170 to 25 °C77 °F, about 194 mm7.6 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 °C83 °F, lows 643 to 19 °C67 °F, about 75 mm3.0 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 Maanshan compares
Compared with Wuhu, about 38 km to the south, Maanshan has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Maanshan is the 240th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 162nd 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: Tulsa (United States, Cfa), Fayetteville (United States, Cfa) and Norman (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Wuhu 38 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,302 mm51 in
- Nanjing 49 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,196 mm47 in
- Chaohu 62 km · 16 °C62 °F · 1,302 mm51 in
- Chuzhou 74 km · 16 °C60 °F · 1,112 mm44 in
- Xuancheng 85 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,473 mm58 in
- Zhenjiang 107 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,179 mm46 in
- Tongling 107 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,522 mm60 in
- Yangzhou 118 km · 16 °C60 °F · 1,116 mm44 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Maanshan?
July is the warmest month in Maanshan, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Maanshan?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 7 °C (45 °F) and an average low of -2 °C (29 °F).
When does it rain the most in Maanshan?
July is the wettest month with about 233 mm (9.2 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 48 mm (1.9 in).
What is the best time to visit Maanshan?
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.