Zhoukou climate
Zhoukou (Henan, China) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 16 °C60 °F, and about 838 mm33 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Zhoukou climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 642 | −424 | 133 | 200.8 | 29 |
| Feb | 1050 | −229 | 439 | 240.9 | 19 |
| Mar | 1762 | 338 | 1050 | 321.3 | 6 |
| Apr | 2475 | 1049 | 1762 | 512.0 | 0 |
| May | 2985 | 1661 | 2373 | 813.2 | 0 |
| Jun | 3392 | 2170 | 2781 | 1034.1 | 0 |
| Jul | 3392 | 2475 | 2983 | 2017.9 | 0 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2373 | 2781 | 1355.3 | 0 |
| Sep | 2882 | 1763 | 2272 | 853.3 | 0 |
| Oct | 2272 | 1151 | 1662 | 522.0 | 0 |
| Nov | 1558 | 337 | 948 | 371.5 | 6 |
| Dec | 745 | −326 | 236 | 180.7 | 24 |
| Year | 3392 | −424 | 1660 | 83833 | 84 |
“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 | 68% | 58% | 2.2 | 10:09 |
| Feb | 68% | 63% | 2.7 | 10:56 |
| Mar | 62% | 64% | 3.9 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 58% | 68% | 4.6 | 12:59 |
| May | 56% | 72% | 5.0 | 13:53 |
| Jun | 60% | 70% | 5.0 | 14:22 |
| Jul | 73% | 69% | 4.7 | 14:11 |
| Aug | 74% | 64% | 4.5 | 13:23 |
| Sep | 71% | 65% | 3.7 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 65% | 58% | 3.0 | 11:17 |
| Nov | 67% | 53% | 2.4 | 10:22 |
| Dec | 67% | 53% | 2.1 | 9:56 |
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 Zhoukou is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C92 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 6 °C42 °F and lows −4 °C24 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 27.9 °C50.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 838 mm33 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 52% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December. The wettest month is July (201 mm7.9 in), the driest is December (18 mm0.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 56% in May to 74% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 53%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in September to 9 km/h (6 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 9.9 hours in December to 14.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Zhoukou
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and September and October: average highs of 22 °C72 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 51 mm2.0 in to 85 mm3.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 6 °C42 °F.
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 Zhoukou
- Winter (December–February) — highs 642 to 10 °C50 °F, lows −424 to −2 °C29 °F, about 21 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1762 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 338 to 16 °C61 °F, about 55 mm2.2 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.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3289 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 2170 to 24 °C75 °F, about 146 mm5.8 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 1558 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 337 to 17 °C63 °F, about 58 mm2.3 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 Zhoukou compares
Compared with Luohe, about 56 km to the west, Zhoukou has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Zhoukou is the 273rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 288th 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: Oklahoma City (United States, Cfa), Wichita (United States, Cfa) and Amarillo (United States, BSk).
Nearby places
- Luohe 56 km · 16 °C60 °F · 821 mm32 in
- Jieshou 79 km · 15 °C60 °F · 859 mm34 in
- Xuchang 84 km · 15 °C60 °F · 748 mm29 in
- Zhumadian 92 km · 16 °C60 °F · 894 mm35 in
- Bozhou 109 km · 15 °C60 °F · 790 mm31 in
- Pingdingshan 122 km · 16 °C60 °F · 811 mm32 in
- Shangqiu 128 km · 15 °C59 °F · 730 mm29 in
- Kaifeng 133 km · 15 °C59 °F · 649 mm26 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Zhoukou?
July is the warmest month in Zhoukou, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in Zhoukou?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 6 °C (42 °F) and an average low of -4 °C (24 °F).
When does it rain the most in Zhoukou?
July is the wettest month with about 201 mm (7.9 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 18 mm (0.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Zhoukou?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and September 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.