Qianjiang climate
Qianjiang (Hubei, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 17 °C63 °F, and about 1,176 mm46 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Qianjiang climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 948 | −229 | 438 | 401.6 | 20 |
| Feb | 1254 | 134 | 744 | 592.3 | 10 |
| Mar | 1864 | 643 | 1253 | 742.9 | 2 |
| Apr | 2474 | 1253 | 1864 | 1265.0 | 0 |
| May | 2882 | 1762 | 2272 | 1455.7 | 0 |
| Jun | 3188 | 2171 | 2679 | 1807.1 | 0 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2576 | 2983 | 1897.4 | 0 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2475 | 2883 | 1244.9 | 0 |
| Sep | 3085 | 1966 | 2476 | 732.9 | 0 |
| Oct | 2475 | 1355 | 1865 | 763.0 | 0 |
| Nov | 1763 | 643 | 1253 | 612.4 | 1 |
| Dec | 1151 | 032 | 541 | 281.1 | 13 |
| Year | 3391 | −229 | 1763 | 1,17646 | 47 |
“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 | 73% | 68% | 2.0 | 10:23 |
| Feb | 75% | 73% | 2.3 | 11:04 |
| Mar | 74% | 73% | 3.3 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 74% | 73% | 4.0 | 12:53 |
| May | 75% | 75% | 4.3 | 13:41 |
| Jun | 78% | 78% | 4.4 | 14:06 |
| Jul | 81% | 71% | 5.0 | 13:56 |
| Aug | 77% | 63% | 4.8 | 13:14 |
| Sep | 72% | 67% | 3.8 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 70% | 65% | 3.0 | 11:22 |
| Nov | 72% | 63% | 2.4 | 10:34 |
| Dec | 71% | 63% | 2.0 | 10:11 |
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 Qianjiang is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 25 °C76 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 9 °C48 °F and lows −2 °C29 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 25 °C45 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,176 mm46 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 44% of the annual total. The wettest month is July (189 mm7.4 in), the driest is December (28 mm1.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 70% in October to 81% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 63%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in October to 9 km/h (6 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Qianjiang
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October: average highs of 24 °C75 °F to 24 °C75 °F with 76 mm3.0 in to 76 mm3.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C91 °F, very wet (189 mm7.4 in) and humid (81% 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 Qianjiang
- Winter (December–February) — highs 948 to 12 °C54 °F, lows −229 to 1 °C34 °F, about 42 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1864 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 643 to 17 °C62 °F, about 115 mm4.5 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 3188 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2171 to 25 °C76 °F, about 164 mm6.5 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 30 °C85 °F, lows 643 to 19 °C66 °F, about 70 mm2.8 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 Qianjiang compares
Compared with Jingling, about 32 km to the northeast, Qianjiang has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Qianjiang is the 206th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 200th 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: Norman (United States, Cfa), Tulsa (United States, Cfa) and Oklahoma City (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Jingling 32 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,176 mm46 in
- Xiantao 53 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,251 mm49 in
- Jingzhou 68 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,127 mm44 in
- Xindi 87 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,352 mm53 in
- Xiulin 92 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,293 mm51 in
- Jingmen 95 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,057 mm42 in
- Zhijiang 109 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,165 mm46 in
- Xiaogan 113 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,169 mm46 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Qianjiang?
July is the warmest month in Qianjiang, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in Qianjiang?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 9 °C (48 °F) and an average low of -2 °C (29 °F).
When does it rain the most in Qianjiang?
July is the wettest month with about 189 mm (7.4 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 28 mm (1.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Qianjiang?
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.