Yueyang climate
Yueyang (Hunan, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 17 °C63 °F, and about 1,380 mm54 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Yueyang climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 949 | 031 | 440 | 562.2 | 16 |
| Feb | 1254 | 236 | 745 | 833.3 | 8 |
| Mar | 1864 | 745 | 1254 | 1124.4 | 1 |
| Apr | 2374 | 1355 | 1864 | 1616.3 | 0 |
| May | 2781 | 1864 | 2272 | 1897.4 | 0 |
| Jun | 3086 | 2271 | 2679 | 2108.2 | 0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2577 | 2883 | 1746.8 | 0 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2475 | 2883 | 1154.5 | 0 |
| Sep | 3085 | 2067 | 2576 | 793.1 | 0 |
| Oct | 2476 | 1456 | 1966 | 773.0 | 0 |
| Nov | 1864 | 745 | 1355 | 853.3 | 1 |
| Dec | 1152 | 134 | 643 | 401.6 | 10 |
| Year | 3290 | 031 | 1763 | 1,38054 | 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% | 69% | 1.9 | 10:27 |
| Feb | 77% | 74% | 2.2 | 11:07 |
| Mar | 77% | 72% | 3.0 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 77% | 73% | 3.8 | 12:51 |
| May | 78% | 76% | 4.1 | 13:37 |
| Jun | 82% | 78% | 4.2 | 14:01 |
| Jul | 83% | 69% | 5.1 | 13:51 |
| Aug | 80% | 65% | 4.7 | 13:11 |
| Sep | 75% | 64% | 3.9 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 72% | 64% | 3.0 | 11:24 |
| Nov | 74% | 62% | 2.4 | 10:38 |
| Dec | 73% | 61% | 2.0 | 10:16 |
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 Yueyang 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 9 °C49 °F and lows 0 °C31 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.1 °C43.4 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,380 mm54 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 (210 mm8.2 in), the driest is December (40 mm1.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 72% in October to 83% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 61%) 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 10.3 hours in December to 14.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Yueyang
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October: average highs of 24 °C76 °F to 24 °C76 °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 32 °C90 °F, very wet (174 mm6.8 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 Yueyang
- Winter (December–February) — highs 949 to 12 °C54 °F, lows 031 to 2 °C36 °F, about 60 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1864 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 745 to 18 °C64 °F, about 154 mm6.1 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 3086 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 2271 to 25 °C77 °F, about 166 mm6.5 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 1864 to 30 °C85 °F, lows 745 to 20 °C67 °F, about 80 mm3.2 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 Yueyang compares
Compared with Heshan, about 115 km to the southwest, Yueyang has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Yueyang is the 178th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 141st 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
- Xindi 61 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,352 mm53 in
- Xiulin 77 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,293 mm51 in
- Puqi 85 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,462 mm58 in
- Heshan 115 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,442 mm57 in
- Xiantao 116 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,251 mm49 in
- Qianjiang 118 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,176 mm46 in
- Xianning 130 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,478 mm58 in
- Changsha 131 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,560 mm61 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Yueyang?
July is the warmest month in Yueyang, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Yueyang?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 9 °C (49 °F) and an average low of 0 °C (31 °F).
When does it rain the most in Yueyang?
June is the wettest month with about 210 mm (8.2 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 40 mm (1.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Yueyang?
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.