Xiulin climate
Xiulin (Hubei, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 17 °C63 °F, and about 1,293 mm51 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Xiulin climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 948 | −131 | 439 | 502.0 | 16 |
| Feb | 1254 | 236 | 745 | 732.9 | 8 |
| Mar | 1864 | 745 | 1254 | 1034.0 | 1 |
| Apr | 2374 | 1355 | 1864 | 1475.8 | 0 |
| May | 2882 | 1864 | 2373 | 1746.8 | 0 |
| Jun | 3187 | 2272 | 2680 | 1927.6 | 0 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2577 | 2984 | 1616.3 | 0 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2475 | 2883 | 1184.6 | 0 |
| Sep | 3085 | 2067 | 2576 | 823.2 | 0 |
| Oct | 2475 | 1456 | 1966 | 773.0 | 0 |
| Nov | 1763 | 745 | 1254 | 803.2 | 1 |
| Dec | 1151 | 134 | 642 | 351.4 | 10 |
| Year | 3391 | −131 | 1763 | 1,29351 | 36 |
“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% | 72% | 1.8 | 10:26 |
| Feb | 77% | 76% | 2.2 | 11:06 |
| Mar | 77% | 74% | 3.0 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 76% | 74% | 3.7 | 12:51 |
| May | 76% | 77% | 4.1 | 13:38 |
| Jun | 79% | 79% | 4.2 | 14:03 |
| Jul | 80% | 70% | 5.1 | 13:52 |
| Aug | 78% | 65% | 4.8 | 13:12 |
| Sep | 74% | 67% | 3.8 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 72% | 67% | 2.9 | 11:24 |
| Nov | 75% | 65% | 2.3 | 10:37 |
| Dec | 74% | 65% | 1.9 | 10:15 |
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 Xiulin 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 9 °C48 °F and lows −1 °C31 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.8 °C44.7 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,293 mm51 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 41% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (192 mm7.6 in), the driest is December (35 mm1.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 72% in October to 80% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 65%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in October to 10 km/h (6 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Xiulin
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 77 mm3.0 in to 77 mm3.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C91 °F, very wet (161 mm6.3 in) and humid (80% 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 Xiulin
- Winter (December–February) — highs 948 to 12 °C54 °F, lows −131 to 2 °C36 °F, about 53 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1864 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 745 to 18 °C64 °F, about 141 mm5.6 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 3187 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2272 to 25 °C77 °F, about 157 mm6.2 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 1763 to 30 °C85 °F, lows 745 to 20 °C67 °F, about 80 mm3.1 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 Xiulin compares
Compared with Jingzhou, about 73 km to the north, Xiulin is on average 0.4 °C0.7 °F warmer and receives 15% more precipitation (1,293 mm51 in vs 1,127 mm44 in). The difference is largest in November (0.7 °C1.3 °F warmer).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Xiulin is the 174th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 163rd 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
- Jingzhou 73 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,127 mm44 in
- Yueyang 77 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,380 mm54 in
- Qianjiang 92 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,176 mm46 in
- Zhijiang 100 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,165 mm46 in
- Changde 102 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,387 mm55 in
- Xindi 104 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,352 mm53 in
- Jingling 124 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,176 mm46 in
- Xiantao 124 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,251 mm49 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Xiulin?
July is the warmest month in Xiulin, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Xiulin?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 9 °C (48 °F) and an average low of -1 °C (31 °F).
When does it rain the most in Xiulin?
June is the wettest month with about 192 mm (7.6 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 35 mm (1.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Xiulin?
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.