Wushan climate
Wushan (Chongqing, China) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C65 °F, and about 1,230 mm48 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Wushan climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1151 | 235 | 643 | 210.8 |
| Feb | 1457 | 439 | 948 | 311.2 |
| Mar | 1967 | 846 | 1456 | 592.3 |
| Apr | 2476 | 1356 | 1966 | 1094.3 |
| May | 2882 | 1864 | 2373 | 1676.6 |
| Jun | 3188 | 2271 | 2679 | 1877.4 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2476 | 2983 | 1987.8 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2374 | 2883 | 1355.3 |
| Sep | 2984 | 1966 | 2475 | 1425.6 |
| Oct | 2474 | 1457 | 1966 | 1084.2 |
| Nov | 1864 | 847 | 1356 | 572.2 |
| Dec | 1254 | 337 | 745 | 160.6 |
| Year | 3391 | 235 | 1865 | 1,23048 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76% | 72% | 2.0 | 10:20 |
| Feb | 77% | 77% | 2.2 | 11:03 |
| Mar | 73% | 76% | 3.3 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 73% | 76% | 4.0 | 12:54 |
| May | 75% | 80% | 4.2 | 13:43 |
| Jun | 78% | 80% | 4.5 | 14:09 |
| Jul | 82% | 76% | 4.8 | 13:59 |
| Aug | 79% | 70% | 4.7 | 13:16 |
| Sep | 79% | 76% | 3.4 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 77% | 76% | 2.7 | 11:21 |
| Nov | 78% | 70% | 2.2 | 10:32 |
| Dec | 75% | 68% | 1.9 | 10:08 |
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 Wushan is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 24 °C76 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 11 °C51 °F and lows 2 °C35 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.4 °C40.4 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,230 mm48 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 45% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December. The wettest month is July (198 mm7.8 in), the driest is December (16 mm0.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 73% in March to 82% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 68%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 3 km/h (2 mph) in June to 5 km/h (3 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 10.1 hours in December to 14.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit Wushan
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and November: average highs of 18 °C64 °F to 19 °C67 °F with 57 mm2.2 in to 59 mm2.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C91 °F, very wet (198 mm7.8 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 Wushan
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1151 to 14 °C57 °F, lows 235 to 4 °C39 °F, about 23 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1967 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 846 to 18 °C64 °F, about 112 mm4.4 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 2271 to 24 °C76 °F, about 173 mm6.8 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 1864 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 847 to 19 °C66 °F, about 102 mm4.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Wushan compares
Compared with Yongan, about 40 km to the west, Wushan has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Wushan is the 139th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 175th 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), Wichita Falls (United States, Cfa) and Plano (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Yongan 40 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,225 mm48 in
- Yezhou 55 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,362 mm54 in
- Enshi 94 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,356 mm53 in
- Lichuan 131 km · 12 °C54 °F · 1,295 mm51 in
- Yichang 140 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,202 mm47 in
- Hanfeng 141 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,227 mm48 in
- Wanzhou 145 km · 19 °C65 °F · 1,227 mm48 in
- Zhijiang 194 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,165 mm46 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Wushan?
July is the warmest month in Wushan, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in Wushan?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 11 °C (51 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (35 °F).
When does it rain the most in Wushan?
July is the wettest month with about 198 mm (7.8 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 16 mm (0.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Wushan?
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 1,102 m, while Wushan lies at about 291 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +5.3 °C9.5 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.