Yongzhou climate
Yongzhou (Hunan, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C66 °F, and about 1,431 mm56 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Yongzhou climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1152 | 134 | 643 | 712.8 | 12 |
| Feb | 1559 | 439 | 949 | 813.2 | 6 |
| Mar | 2067 | 948 | 1458 | 1455.7 | 1 |
| Apr | 2577 | 1458 | 2067 | 1646.5 | 0 |
| May | 2984 | 1966 | 2475 | 2007.9 | 0 |
| Jun | 3188 | 2373 | 2780 | 2158.5 | 0 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2577 | 2984 | 1295.1 | 0 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2475 | 2883 | 1375.4 | 0 |
| Sep | 3086 | 2069 | 2577 | 692.7 | 0 |
| Oct | 2678 | 1558 | 2068 | 612.4 | 0 |
| Nov | 2067 | 948 | 1457 | 963.8 | 0 |
| Dec | 1355 | 236 | 846 | 632.5 | 8 |
| Year | 3391 | 134 | 1966 | 1,43156 | 27 |
“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% | 78% | 1.8 | 10:39 |
| Feb | 79% | 81% | 2.1 | 11:14 |
| Mar | 79% | 82% | 2.6 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 79% | 80% | 3.4 | 12:45 |
| May | 80% | 80% | 3.9 | 13:26 |
| Jun | 83% | 83% | 4.1 | 13:47 |
| Jul | 80% | 73% | 5.3 | 13:39 |
| Aug | 80% | 71% | 4.7 | 13:04 |
| Sep | 78% | 69% | 3.8 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 74% | 66% | 3.0 | 11:29 |
| Nov | 76% | 65% | 2.5 | 10:49 |
| Dec | 75% | 67% | 2.0 | 10:29 |
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 Yongzhou 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 11 °C52 °F and lows 1 °C34 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.8 °C41.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,431 mm56 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is April–June, which brings 40% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (215 mm8.5 in), the driest is October (61 mm2.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 74% in October to 83% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 65%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in August to 9 km/h (6 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.5 hours in December to 13.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Yongzhou
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October: average highs of 26 °C78 °F to 26 °C78 °F with 61 mm2.4 in to 61 mm2.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C88 °F, very wet (215 mm8.5 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 Yongzhou
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1152 to 15 °C59 °F, lows 134 to 4 °C39 °F, about 71 mm2.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2067 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 948 to 19 °C66 °F, about 170 mm6.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3188 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2373 to 25 °C77 °F, about 161 mm6.3 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 2067 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 948 to 20 °C69 °F, about 75 mm3.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Yongzhou compares
Compared with Hengyang, about 113 km to the northeast, Yongzhou has practically the same average temperature and receives 8% less precipitation (1,431 mm56 in vs 1,551 mm61 in). The difference is largest in April (0.5 °C0.9 °F warmer).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Yongzhou is the 105th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 125th 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: Montgomery (United States, Cfa), Shreveport (United States, Cfa) and Tyler (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Shaoyang 92 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,369 mm54 in
- Wugang 103 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,470 mm58 in
- Hengyang 113 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,551 mm61 in
- Leiyang 124 km · 19 °C67 °F · 1,599 mm63 in
- Lengshuijiang 142 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,436 mm57 in
- Loudi 151 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,429 mm56 in
- Chenzhou 158 km · 19 °C67 °F · 1,597 mm63 in
- Xiangxiang 172 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,555 mm61 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Yongzhou?
July is the warmest month in Yongzhou, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Yongzhou?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 11 °C (52 °F) and an average low of 1 °C (34 °F).
When does it rain the most in Yongzhou?
June is the wettest month with about 215 mm (8.5 in) of precipitation; October is the driest with about 61 mm (2.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Yongzhou?
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 176 m, while Yongzhou lies at about 101 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.5 °C0.9 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.