Zhijiang climate
Zhijiang (Hubei, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 17 °C63 °F, and about 1,165 mm46 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Zhijiang climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 948 | −130 | 439 | 301.2 | 19 |
| Feb | 1254 | 135 | 744 | 441.7 | 10 |
| Mar | 1864 | 644 | 1254 | 652.6 | 1 |
| Apr | 2475 | 1254 | 1864 | 1164.6 | 0 |
| May | 2882 | 1763 | 2373 | 1435.6 | 0 |
| Jun | 3188 | 2271 | 2680 | 1746.9 | 0 |
| Jul | 3392 | 2576 | 2984 | 1877.4 | 0 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2475 | 2883 | 1495.9 | 0 |
| Sep | 2984 | 1966 | 2475 | 973.8 | 0 |
| Oct | 2475 | 1355 | 1865 | 833.2 | 0 |
| Nov | 1763 | 644 | 1253 | 552.2 | 1 |
| Dec | 1151 | 032 | 542 | 210.8 | 12 |
| Year | 3392 | −130 | 1763 | 1,16546 | 44 |
“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 | 72% | 70% | 2.0 | 10:23 |
| Feb | 73% | 75% | 2.3 | 11:04 |
| Mar | 71% | 74% | 3.3 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 71% | 75% | 4.0 | 12:53 |
| May | 72% | 77% | 4.2 | 13:41 |
| Jun | 75% | 79% | 4.4 | 14:06 |
| Jul | 79% | 74% | 4.9 | 13:56 |
| Aug | 77% | 67% | 4.7 | 13:14 |
| Sep | 73% | 72% | 3.6 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 70% | 70% | 2.9 | 11:22 |
| Nov | 73% | 67% | 2.3 | 10:34 |
| Dec | 70% | 66% | 2.0 | 10:11 |
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 Zhijiang is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C92 °F and a low of 25 °C76 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 9 °C48 °F and lows −1 °C30 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 25 °C45 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,165 mm46 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 44% of the annual total. The wettest month is July (187 mm7.4 in), the driest is December (21 mm0.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 70% in December to 79% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 66%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in June to 8 km/h (5 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Zhijiang
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and October: average highs of 18 °C64 °F to 24 °C75 °F with 65 mm2.6 in to 83 mm3.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C92 °F, very wet (187 mm7.4 in) and humid (79% 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 Zhijiang
- Winter (December–February) — highs 948 to 12 °C54 °F, lows −130 to 1 °C35 °F, about 32 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1864 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 644 to 17 °C63 °F, about 108 mm4.2 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 3188 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 2271 to 25 °C76 °F, about 170 mm6.7 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 29 °C84 °F, lows 644 to 19 °C66 °F, about 78 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 Zhijiang compares
Compared with Jingzhou, about 43 km to the east, Zhijiang has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Zhijiang is the 190th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 202nd 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: Norman (United States, Cfa), Wichita Falls (United States, Cfa) and Oklahoma City (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Jingzhou 43 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,127 mm44 in
- Yichang 55 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,202 mm47 in
- Jingmen 81 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,057 mm42 in
- Xiulin 100 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,293 mm51 in
- Qianjiang 109 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,176 mm46 in
- Jingling 131 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,176 mm46 in
- Changde 155 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,387 mm55 in
- Xiantao 162 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,251 mm49 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Zhijiang?
July is the warmest month in Zhijiang, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in Zhijiang?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 9 °C (48 °F) and an average low of -1 °C (30 °F).
When does it rain the most in Zhijiang?
July is the wettest month with about 187 mm (7.4 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 21 mm (0.8 in).
What is the best time to visit Zhijiang?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March 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.