Xunchang climate
Xunchang (Sichuan, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C64 °F, and about 1,064 mm42 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Xunchang climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1051 | 235 | 643 | 220.8 | 5 |
| Feb | 1457 | 439 | 948 | 190.8 | 2 |
| Mar | 1967 | 948 | 1457 | 411.6 | 0 |
| Apr | 2576 | 1356 | 1966 | 712.8 | 0 |
| May | 2882 | 1763 | 2272 | 1034.1 | 0 |
| Jun | 2985 | 2069 | 2577 | 1726.8 | 0 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2373 | 2781 | 1887.4 | 0 |
| Aug | 3188 | 2272 | 2780 | 1756.9 | 0 |
| Sep | 2781 | 1965 | 2373 | 1365.3 | 0 |
| Oct | 2271 | 1457 | 1864 | 833.3 | 0 |
| Nov | 1763 | 947 | 1355 | 331.3 | 0 |
| Dec | 1152 | 338 | 745 | 210.8 | 2 |
| Year | 3289 | 235 | 1864 | 1,06442 | 8 |
“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 | 80% | 85% | 1.7 | 10:31 |
| Feb | 77% | 86% | 2.3 | 11:09 |
| Mar | 73% | 84% | 3.1 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 70% | 84% | 3.9 | 12:49 |
| May | 71% | 84% | 4.1 | 13:33 |
| Jun | 76% | 86% | 3.8 | 13:57 |
| Jul | 76% | 81% | 4.7 | 13:47 |
| Aug | 76% | 76% | 4.5 | 13:09 |
| Sep | 79% | 87% | 3.0 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 81% | 90% | 2.1 | 11:26 |
| Nov | 81% | 86% | 1.9 | 10:41 |
| Dec | 80% | 86% | 1.5 | 10:20 |
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 Xunchang is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C89 °F and a low of 23 °C73 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 10 °C51 °F and lows 2 °C35 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 21.3 °C38.3 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,064 mm42 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 50% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: February. The wettest month is July (188 mm7.4 in), the driest is February (19 mm0.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 70% in April to 81% in October. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 76%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in August to 7 km/h (4 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 10.3 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Xunchang
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and October: average highs of 19 °C67 °F to 25 °C76 °F with 41 mm1.6 in to 83 mm3.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C89 °F, very wet (188 mm7.4 in) and humid (76% 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 Xunchang
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1051 to 14 °C57 °F, lows 235 to 4 °C39 °F, about 21 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1967 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 948 to 17 °C63 °F, about 72 mm2.8 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 2985 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 2069 to 23 °C73 °F, about 179 mm7.0 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 27 °C81 °F, lows 947 to 19 °C65 °F, about 84 mm3.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
How Xunchang compares
Compared with Yibin, about 35 km to the north, Xunchang is on average 1.3 °C2.4 °F cooler and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in June (1.8 °C3.2 °F cooler).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Xunchang is the 167th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 233rd 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 (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Abilene (United States, Cfa), Rosario (Argentina, Cfa) and Wichita Falls (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Yibin 35 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,085 mm43 in
- Shuifu 36 km · 20 °C67 °F · 1,044 mm41 in
- Luzhou 85 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,097 mm43 in
- Zigong 99 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,054 mm41 in
- Fuji 100 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,097 mm43 in
- Gulin 117 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,036 mm41 in
- Neijiang 130 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,054 mm41 in
- Bijie 140 km · 14 °C58 °F · 952 mm37 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Xunchang?
July is the warmest month in Xunchang, with an average high of 32 °C (89 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (73 °F).
What is the coldest month in Xunchang?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 10 °C (51 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (35 °F).
When does it rain the most in Xunchang?
July is the wettest month with about 188 mm (7.4 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 19 mm (0.8 in).
What is the best time to visit Xunchang?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and April 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.