Xuancheng climate
Xuancheng (Anhui, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 17 °C62 °F, and about 1,473 mm58 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Xuancheng climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 846 | −129 | 338 | 722.9 | 20 |
| Feb | 1152 | 134 | 643 | 883.5 | 12 |
| Mar | 1662 | 541 | 1151 | 1014.0 | 4 |
| Apr | 2272 | 1152 | 1762 | 1295.1 | 0 |
| May | 2780 | 1662 | 2271 | 1365.3 | 0 |
| Jun | 3085 | 2170 | 2577 | 2329.1 | 0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2577 | 2883 | 2349.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2476 | 2882 | 1706.7 | 0 |
| Sep | 2883 | 1967 | 2475 | 1174.6 | 0 |
| Oct | 2374 | 1355 | 1865 | 682.7 | 0 |
| Nov | 1763 | 744 | 1253 | 722.8 | 2 |
| Dec | 1050 | 032 | 541 | 552.2 | 14 |
| Year | 3290 | −129 | 1762 | 1,47358 | 51 |
“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 | 79% | 66% | 2.1 | 10:21 |
| Feb | 79% | 69% | 2.5 | 11:03 |
| Mar | 77% | 69% | 3.4 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 76% | 71% | 4.1 | 12:54 |
| May | 76% | 73% | 4.4 | 13:43 |
| Jun | 80% | 80% | 4.1 | 14:09 |
| Jul | 83% | 73% | 4.9 | 13:58 |
| Aug | 82% | 69% | 4.5 | 13:16 |
| Sep | 81% | 66% | 3.7 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 76% | 59% | 3.3 | 11:21 |
| Nov | 77% | 57% | 2.5 | 10:32 |
| Dec | 77% | 57% | 2.2 | 10:09 |
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 Xuancheng is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 8 °C46 °F and lows −1 °C29 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 25.2 °C45.3 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,473 mm58 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 43% of the annual total. The wettest month is July (234 mm9.2 in), the driest is December (55 mm2.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 76% in April to 83% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 57%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (5 mph) in October to 9 km/h (6 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 10.1 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Xuancheng
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October: average highs of 23 °C74 °F to 23 °C74 °F with 68 mm2.7 in to 68 mm2.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C90 °F, very wet (234 mm9.2 in) and humid (83% 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 Xuancheng
- Winter (December–February) — highs 846 to 11 °C52 °F, lows −129 to 1 °C34 °F, about 72 mm2.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1662 to 27 °C80 °F, lows 541 to 16 °C62 °F, about 122 mm4.8 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 3085 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 2170 to 25 °C77 °F, about 212 mm8.3 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 1763 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 744 to 19 °C67 °F, about 85 mm3.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
How Xuancheng compares
Compared with Wuhu, about 54 km to the northwest, Xuancheng has practically the same average temperature and receives 13% more precipitation (1,473 mm58 in vs 1,302 mm51 in). The difference is largest in January (0.5 °C0.9 °F warmer).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Xuancheng is the 227th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 112th 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: Fayetteville (United States, Cfa), Little Rock (United States, Cfa) and Memphis (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Wuhu 54 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,302 mm51 in
- Taozhou 63 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,409 mm55 in
- Maanshan 85 km · 16 °C62 °F · 1,295 mm51 in
- Tongling 93 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,522 mm60 in
- Chaohu 111 km · 16 °C62 °F · 1,302 mm51 in
- Yixing 111 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,220 mm48 in
- Nanjing 123 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,196 mm47 in
- Chizhou 126 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,784 mm70 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Xuancheng?
July is the warmest month in Xuancheng, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Xuancheng?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 8 °C (46 °F) and an average low of -1 °C (29 °F).
When does it rain the most in Xuancheng?
July is the wettest month with about 234 mm (9.2 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 55 mm (2.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Xuancheng?
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.