Climate - Ganzhou (China)

The climate of Ganzhou (or Kanchow) is humid subtropical, with mild winters and hot, muggy and rainy summers.
The city is located in southern China, in Jiangxi province, at almost 26 degrees north latitude and on the banks of the Gan River.
The rains are frequent and abundant in spring, from March to May, while in summer, from June to September, they remain abundant but become rarer, as they often occur in the form of a thunderstorm. Not surprisingly, while the sun is hard to see in spring, summer is the sunniest season. Summer is also particularly hot. In July 2003, the average for the month was 27 °C (80.5 °F) the minimum and 37 °C (98.5 °F) the maximum.
Autumn and the first part of winter, from October to December, is the relatively driest time of the year.
Even though the winter is mild, there can sometimes be cold periods, during which the maximum temperature remains around 5 °C (41 °F). Every now and then, as happened for example in December 2018, it can even snow.
The city can be hit by typhoons, the tropical cyclones of Southeast Asia, even though it is located quite far from the coast, which is the area most at risk. Typhoons typically occur in this area from June to October or early November.

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 8.7 °C (47.6 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 30.1 °C (86.2 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1445 millimeters (56.9 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 40 mm (1.6 in) in the driest month (December) to 220 mm (8.7 in) in the wettest one (May). Here is the average precipitation.
On average, there are around 1780 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Ganzhou - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature in Ganzhou is of 8.7 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 5.1 °C (41.2 °F) and a maximum of 12.2 °C (54 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31.5 °F). However, in January 2005, it dropped to -3.9 °C (25 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (74 °F). However, in January 2008, it reached 27.2 °C (81 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 12 days.
On average, there are 90 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 3 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).

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In February, the average temperature in Ganzhou is of 11.2 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 7.4 °C (45.3 °F) and a maximum of 15.1 °C (59.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, in February 2018, it dropped to -1.8 °C (28.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, in February 2009, it reached 31.4 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 15 days.
On average, there are 75 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 2.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).

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In March, the average temperature in Ganzhou is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 10.9 °C (51.6 °F) and a maximum of 18.3 °C (64.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, in March 2000, it dropped to -1 °C (30.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, in March 1999, it reached 31.7 °C (89.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 19 days.
On average, there are 70 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 2.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 78%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).

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In April, the average temperature in Ganzhou is of 20.5 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 16.4 °C (61.4 °F) and a maximum of 24.6 °C (76.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, in April 1996, it dropped to 4.9 °C (40.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (91 °F). However, in April 2005, it reached 35.1 °C (95.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 180 mm (7.1 in), distributed over 18 days.
On average, there are 100 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 3.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).

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In May, the average temperature in Ganzhou is of 24.7 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 20.7 °C (69.3 °F) and a maximum of 28.8 °C (83.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F). However, in May 2004, it dropped to 11.9 °C (53.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, in May 2018, it reached 36.7 °C (98.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 220 mm (8.7 in), distributed over 18 days.
On average, there are 140 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).

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In June, the average temperature in Ganzhou is of 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.2 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, in June 2000, it dropped to 17.9 °C (64.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, in June 2004, it reached 38.4 °C (101.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 190 mm (7.5 in), distributed over 16 days.
On average, there are 175 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature in Ganzhou is of 30.1 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F) and a maximum of 34.5 °C (94.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, in July 2009, it dropped to 20.3 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, in July 2003, it reached 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 12 days.
On average, there are 260 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).

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In August, the average temperature in Ganzhou is of 29.6 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 25.2 °C (77.4 °F) and a maximum of 33.9 °C (93 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72 °F). However, in August 2016, it dropped to 19.8 °C (67.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F). However, in August 2003, it reached 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 13 days.
On average, there are 235 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 kph).

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In September, the average temperature in Ganzhou is of 26.6 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.4 °C (72.4 °F) and a maximum of 30.7 °C (87.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, in September 1997, it dropped to 14.7 °C (58.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, in September 2008, it reached 38.5 °C (101.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 180 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).

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In October, the average temperature in Ganzhou is of 21.8 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 17.3 °C (63.2 °F) and a maximum of 26.3 °C (79.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (53 °F). However, in October 2004, it dropped to 5.5 °C (41.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (91 °F). However, in October 2005, it reached 36.6 °C (97.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 165 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).

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In November, the average temperature in Ganzhou is of 16.3 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 11.8 °C (53.2 °F) and a maximum of 20.8 °C (69.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F). However, in November 2013, it dropped to 1.4 °C (34.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, in November 2005, it reached 32.8 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 145 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).

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In December, the average temperature in Ganzhou is of 10.6 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) and a maximum of 14.8 °C (58.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, in December 1991, it dropped to -3.8 °C (25.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, in December 1992, it reached 29.2 °C (84.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 140 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).