Shangrao climate
Shangrao (Jiangxi, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C66 °F, and about 1,854 mm73 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Shangrao climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1254 | 235 | 745 | 843.3 |
| Feb | 1560 | 440 | 1050 | 1184.7 |
| Mar | 1967 | 847 | 1457 | 1907.5 |
| Apr | 2476 | 1456 | 1966 | 2168.5 |
| May | 2882 | 1865 | 2374 | 25810 |
| Jun | 3086 | 2272 | 2679 | 36614 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2577 | 2984 | 1726.8 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2576 | 2883 | 1395.5 |
| Sep | 3085 | 2169 | 2577 | 983.9 |
| Oct | 2577 | 1558 | 2068 | 542.1 |
| Nov | 2068 | 948 | 1558 | 943.7 |
| Dec | 1457 | 337 | 847 | 652.6 |
| Year | 3391 | 235 | 1966 | 1,85473 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78% | 71% | 2.1 | 10:31 |
| Feb | 79% | 74% | 2.5 | 11:09 |
| Mar | 79% | 76% | 3.1 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 79% | 76% | 3.8 | 12:49 |
| May | 81% | 78% | 4.2 | 13:33 |
| Jun | 85% | 83% | 4.1 | 13:56 |
| Jul | 83% | 71% | 5.5 | 13:47 |
| Aug | 83% | 68% | 5.1 | 13:09 |
| Sep | 82% | 61% | 4.3 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 78% | 56% | 3.6 | 11:26 |
| Nov | 79% | 59% | 2.7 | 10:41 |
| Dec | 76% | 59% | 2.4 | 10:20 |
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 Shangrao is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 12 °C54 °F and lows 2 °C35 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 21.8 °C39.2 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,854 mm73 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is April–June, which brings 45% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (366 mm14 in), the driest is October (54 mm2.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 76% in December to 85% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 56%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in June to 7 km/h (4 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 10.3 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Shangrao
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October: average highs of 25 °C77 °F to 25 °C77 °F with 54 mm2.1 in to 54 mm2.1 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is very wet (366 mm14 in) and humid (85% 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 Shangrao
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1254 to 15 °C60 °F, lows 235 to 4 °C40 °F, about 89 mm3.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1967 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 847 to 18 °C65 °F, about 221 mm8.7 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 a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3086 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2272 to 25 °C77 °F, about 226 mm8.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2068 to 30 °C85 °F, lows 948 to 21 °C69 °F, about 82 mm3.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Shangrao compares
Compared with Jinhua, about 181 km to the northeast, Shangrao is on average 0.7 °C1.3 °F warmer and receives 18% more precipitation (1,854 mm73 in vs 1,575 mm62 in). The difference is largest in February (1.3 °C2.4 °F warmer).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Shangrao is the 109th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 20th 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: Montgomery (United States, Cfa), Jackson (United States, Cfa) and Columbus (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Wuyishan 77 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,909 mm75 in
- Yingtan 95 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,867 mm74 in
- Quzhou 106 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,681 mm66 in
- Jingdezhen 118 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,927 mm76 in
- Shaowu 132 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,955 mm77 in
- Jinfeng 133 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,867 mm74 in
- Huangshan 145 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,899 mm75 in
- Jianchang 162 km · 19 °C67 °F · 1,882 mm74 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Shangrao?
July is the warmest month in Shangrao, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Shangrao?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 12 °C (54 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (35 °F).
When does it rain the most in Shangrao?
June is the wettest month with about 366 mm (14.4 in) of precipitation; October is the driest with about 54 mm (2.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Shangrao?
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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 284 m, while Shangrao lies at about 84 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.3 °C2.3 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.