Sanhe climate
Sanhe (Chongqing, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C66 °F, and about 1,229 mm48 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Sanhe climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1153 | 337 | 745 | 210.8 |
| Feb | 1458 | 541 | 1050 | 230.9 |
| Mar | 2067 | 949 | 1458 | 622.4 |
| Apr | 2576 | 1458 | 2067 | 1124.4 |
| May | 2882 | 1965 | 2374 | 1746.8 |
| Jun | 3187 | 2272 | 2679 | 2027.9 |
| Jul | 3392 | 2577 | 2984 | 1536.0 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2476 | 2883 | 1415.5 |
| Sep | 2984 | 2068 | 2576 | 1475.8 |
| Oct | 2374 | 1560 | 1967 | 1204.7 |
| Nov | 1865 | 1050 | 1457 | 542.1 |
| Dec | 1355 | 439 | 847 | 200.8 |
| Year | 3392 | 337 | 1966 | 1,22948 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78% | 85% | 1.5 | 10:25 |
| Feb | 78% | 85% | 1.9 | 11:06 |
| Mar | 75% | 82% | 2.7 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 74% | 81% | 3.5 | 12:52 |
| May | 76% | 82% | 3.6 | 13:38 |
| Jun | 79% | 83% | 3.7 | 14:03 |
| Jul | 79% | 77% | 4.8 | 13:53 |
| Aug | 78% | 70% | 4.6 | 13:13 |
| Sep | 79% | 77% | 3.3 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 80% | 82% | 2.1 | 11:23 |
| Nov | 80% | 80% | 1.7 | 10:36 |
| Dec | 78% | 83% | 1.4 | 10:14 |
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 Sanhe is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C92 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 11 °C53 °F and lows 3 °C37 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22 °C39.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,229 mm48 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 (202 mm7.9 in), the driest is December (20 mm0.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 74% in April to 80% in November. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 70%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in October to 6 km/h (4 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Sanhe
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and November: average highs of 18 °C65 °F to 20 °C67 °F with 54 mm2.1 in to 62 mm2.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C92 °F, very wet (153 mm6.0 in) and humid (79% 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 Sanhe
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1153 to 14 °C58 °F, lows 337 to 5 °C41 °F, about 21 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2067 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 949 to 19 °C65 °F, about 116 mm4.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3187 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 2272 to 25 °C77 °F, about 165 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 1865 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 1050 to 20 °C68 °F, about 107 mm4.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Sanhe compares
Compared with Fuling, about 37 km to the southwest, Sanhe has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Sanhe is the 103rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 176th 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: Abilene (United States, Cfa), Killeen (United States, Cfa) and Fort Worth (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Fuling 37 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,284 mm51 in
- Nanbin 39 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,282 mm50 in
- Guixi 64 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,199 mm47 in
- Fengcheng 65 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,180 mm46 in
- Yanjia 71 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,180 mm46 in
- Hanjia 76 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,341 mm53 in
- Nanchuan 100 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,229 mm48 in
- Qianjiang 108 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,428 mm56 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Sanhe?
July is the warmest month in Sanhe, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Sanhe?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 11 °C (53 °F) and an average low of 3 °C (37 °F).
When does it rain the most in Sanhe?
June is the wettest month with about 202 mm (7.9 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 20 mm (0.8 in).
What is the best time to visit Sanhe?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March 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 525 m, while Sanhe lies at about 224 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2 °C3.5 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.