Xinyang climate
Xinyang (Henan, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 16 °C61 °F, and about 1,070 mm42 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Xinyang climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 744 | −326 | 235 | 341.3 | 26 |
| Feb | 1151 | 031 | 541 | 431.7 | 14 |
| Mar | 1762 | 440 | 1151 | 572.3 | 4 |
| Apr | 2373 | 1051 | 1762 | 903.5 | 0 |
| May | 2882 | 1661 | 2272 | 1104.3 | 0 |
| Jun | 3289 | 2169 | 2679 | 1606.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2475 | 2883 | 2218.7 | 0 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2373 | 2781 | 1385.4 | 0 |
| Sep | 2882 | 1864 | 2373 | 813.2 | 0 |
| Oct | 2373 | 1153 | 1763 | 652.6 | 0 |
| Nov | 1660 | 440 | 1050 | 471.9 | 4 |
| Dec | 948 | −229 | 338 | 251.0 | 21 |
| Year | 3290 | −326 | 1661 | 1,07042 | 69 |
“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% | 62% | 2.1 | 10:16 |
| Feb | 74% | 66% | 2.6 | 10:00 |
| Mar | 71% | 66% | 3.7 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 69% | 69% | 4.4 | 12:56 |
| May | 69% | 73% | 4.7 | 13:47 |
| Jun | 72% | 72% | 4.7 | 14:14 |
| Jul | 80% | 70% | 4.7 | 14:03 |
| Aug | 79% | 66% | 4.4 | 13:19 |
| Sep | 75% | 65% | 3.7 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 70% | 60% | 3.0 | 11:19 |
| Nov | 72% | 56% | 2.4 | 10:28 |
| Dec | 71% | 55% | 2.1 | 10:03 |
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 Xinyang is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 7 °C44 °F and lows −3 °C26 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 26.2 °C47.2 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,070 mm42 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 48% of the annual total. The wettest month is July (221 mm8.7 in), the driest is December (25 mm1.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 69% in May to 80% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 55%) 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 10.1 hours in December to 14.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit Xinyang
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and September and October: average highs of 23 °C73 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 65 mm2.6 in to 90 mm3.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 7 °C44 °F.
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 Xinyang
- Winter (December–February) — highs 744 to 11 °C51 °F, lows −326 to 0 °C31 °F, about 34 mm1.3 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 1762 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 440 to 16 °C61 °F, about 85 mm3.4 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.
- Summer (June–August) — highs around 32 °C89 °F, lows 2169 to 24 °C75 °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 1660 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 440 to 18 °C64 °F, about 65 mm2.5 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 Xinyang compares
Compared with Wuhan, about 172 km to the south, Xinyang is on average 1.7 °C3 °F cooler and receives 20% less precipitation (1,070 mm42 in vs 1,332 mm52 in). The difference is largest in November (2.5 °C4.5 °F cooler).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Xinyang is the 255th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 231st 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: Oklahoma City (United States, Cfa), Norman (United States, Cfa) and Tulsa (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Guangshui 56 km · 16 °C62 °F · 1,096 mm43 in
- Suizhou 81 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,033 mm41 in
- Zhumadian 96 km · 16 °C60 °F · 894 mm35 in
- Zaoyang 123 km · 16 °C61 °F · 914 mm36 in
- Tanghe 132 km · 16 °C61 °F · 930 mm37 in
- Xiaogan 134 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,169 mm46 in
- Macheng 139 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,347 mm53 in
- Luohe 161 km · 16 °C60 °F · 821 mm32 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Xinyang?
July is the warmest month in Xinyang, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in Xinyang?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 7 °C (44 °F) and an average low of -3 °C (26 °F).
When does it rain the most in Xinyang?
July is the wettest month with about 221 mm (8.7 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 25 mm (1.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Xinyang?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and September and 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 142 m, while Xinyang lies at about 89 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.3 °C0.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.