Xianning climate
Xianning (Hubei, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C64 °F, and about 1,478 mm58 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Xianning climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 948 | 032 | 540 | 582.3 | 15 |
| Feb | 1254 | 337 | 846 | 853.3 | 8 |
| Mar | 1763 | 745 | 1254 | 1144.5 | 1 |
| Apr | 2374 | 1356 | 1865 | 1636.4 | 0 |
| May | 2781 | 1865 | 2373 | 1857.3 | 0 |
| Jun | 3086 | 2272 | 2679 | 2479.7 | 0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2678 | 2984 | 2138.4 | 0 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2577 | 2883 | 1295.1 | 0 |
| Sep | 2984 | 2069 | 2576 | 853.3 | 0 |
| Oct | 2475 | 1458 | 1966 | 793.1 | 0 |
| Nov | 1864 | 846 | 1355 | 803.2 | 1 |
| Dec | 1151 | 235 | 643 | 411.6 | 9 |
| Year | 3290 | 032 | 1864 | 1,47858 | 34 |
“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 | 76% | 70% | 1.9 | 10:25 |
| Feb | 77% | 74% | 2.3 | 11:06 |
| Mar | 76% | 73% | 3.1 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 76% | 74% | 3.8 | 12:51 |
| May | 77% | 77% | 4.1 | 13:38 |
| Jun | 81% | 80% | 4.1 | 14:03 |
| Jul | 82% | 74% | 5.0 | 13:53 |
| Aug | 80% | 70% | 4.6 | 13:13 |
| Sep | 77% | 65% | 3.9 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 74% | 63% | 3.1 | 11:23 |
| Nov | 75% | 62% | 2.5 | 10:36 |
| Dec | 73% | 61% | 2.1 | 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 Xianning is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 26 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 9 °C48 °F and lows 0 °C32 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.3 °C43.7 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,478 mm58 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 44% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (247 mm9.7 in), the driest is December (41 mm1.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 73% in December to 82% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 61%) 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 Xianning
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 79 mm3.1 in to 79 mm3.1 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C90 °F, very wet (213 mm8.4 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 Xianning
- Winter (December–February) — highs 948 to 12 °C54 °F, lows 032 to 3 °C37 °F, about 61 mm2.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1763 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 745 to 18 °C65 °F, about 154 mm6.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3086 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 2272 to 26 °C78 °F, about 196 mm7.7 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 846 to 20 °C69 °F, about 82 mm3.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
How Xianning compares
Compared with Daye, about 66 km to the northeast, Xianning has practically the same average temperature and receives 6% less precipitation (1,478 mm58 in vs 1,577 mm62 in).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Xianning is the 160th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 108th 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: Columbia (United States, Cfa), Fayetteville (United States, Cfa) and Little Rock (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Puqi 45 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,462 mm58 in
- Daye 66 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,577 mm62 in
- Ezhou 82 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,445 mm57 in
- Wuhan 82 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,332 mm52 in
- Xindi 83 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,352 mm53 in
- Huangshi 83 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,577 mm62 in
- Xiantao 103 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,251 mm49 in
- Wuxue 119 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,683 mm66 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Xianning?
July is the warmest month in Xianning, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Xianning?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 9 °C (48 °F) and an average low of 0 °C (32 °F).
When does it rain the most in Xianning?
June is the wettest month with about 247 mm (9.7 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 41 mm (1.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Xianning?
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 91 m, while Xianning lies at about 30 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.4 °C0.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.