Climate in Wuhan (Hubei)

The climate of Wuhan is temperate, with relatively cold winters and hot, muggy, and rainy summers. Wuhan is the capital of the Hubei Province and is located in southeastern China, at the confluence of the Han and Yangtze rivers, at a fairly low latitude (at the 30th parallel), but also in a large continental area and 630 kilometers (390 miles) away from the sea, so the summer heat is intense and annoying, while in winter, cold air can stagnate on the ground. Wuhan is a city with a millennia-old history, but today, it is a metropolis, polluted as often happens in large Chinese cities.

Precipitation is quite abundant and amounts to 1,315 millimeters (52 inches) per year; we can notice a minimum between autumn and early winter, and a clear maximum between spring and summer, with more than 200 mm (8 in) per month in June and July.

Winter, from December to February, is quite cold: the average January temperature is 4 °C (39 °F). Being a little further to the north, and not protected by mountains, the city is a little colder than Nanchang. Sometimes, there may be cold periods during which the temperature remains around freezing even during the day, and even snow can fall. Nocturnal frosts are quite frequent, but generally not intense. However, in January 1977, the temperature dropped to as low as -18 °C (-1 °F). At other periods, the temperature becomes mild, around 15 °C (59 °F). Sunny days are a bit more frequent in December, then they become rarer. At night, fog can form.

Spring, from March to May, is initially mild, and then becomes gradually warmer and rainier. In May, there's already a good number of hot and summery days, at least as regards to the temperature.

Summer, from June to September, is decidedly hot and muggy. Due to both the distance from the sea and the humidity, the heat is uncomfortable, especially in July and August. June and July are the rainiest months of the year. On sunny periods, it can be very hot, especially in July and August, with peaks around 36/38 °C (97/100 °F) and tropical nights. In summer, Wuhan is traditionally considered as one of the "three furnaces" of China, along with Chongqing and Nanjing.

Autumn, in October and November, is initially mild, then it gradually becomes cooler, and quite cold at night by November. Rainfall is moderate.



The amount of sunshine in Wuhan is not very good; however, it is quite good in July and August, while it is scarcer from January to March.

Every so often, from June to October, typhoons, the tropical cyclones of Southeast Asia, which most easily affect the coastal areas, can penetrate the mainland, even though they arrive decidedly weakened in this area because of the distance from the sea.

Wuhan is located about 300 km (185 miles) east of the Three Gorges Dam, which has been built upstream on the Blue River (Yangtze) and completed in 2006.

Best Time

It is not easy to find the best time to visit Wuhan. Since the spring is very rainy, you can choose the autumn, especially from late September to early November, which is generally a mild or pleasantly warm period; it must be said that the arrival of the remains of a typhoon can not be excluded.
Those who can stand the heat can also choose the summer; August is preferable to July because it is less rainy.

Wuhan - Climate data

In Wuhan, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 4.2 °C (39.6 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 29.4 °C (84.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1315 millimeters (51.8 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 30 mm (1.2 in) in the driest month (December) to 225 mm (8.9 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 1865 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Wuhan - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 4.2 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 0.3 °C (32.5 °F) and a maximum of 8.2 °C (46.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (24.5 °F). However, it dropped to -9.4 °C (15.1 °F) in January 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it reached 25.4 °C (77.7 °F) in January 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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February is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 7.1 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 2.9 °C (37.2 °F) and a maximum of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7 °C (19.4 °F) in February 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 29.1 °C (84.4 °F) in February 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 31% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.6 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 7.1 °C (44.9 °F) and a maximum of 16 °C (60.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, it dropped to -3.3 °C (26.1 °F) in March 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F). However, it reached 32.4 °C (90.3 °F) in March 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 89.5 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.7 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 13.1 °C (55.6 °F) and a maximum of 22.3 °C (72.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.5 °C (29.3 °F) in April 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, it reached 35.1 °C (95.2 °F) in April 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 22.7 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 18.3 °C (64.9 °F) and a maximum of 27.1 °C (80.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (55 °F). However, it dropped to 7.7 °C (45.9 °F) in May 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 36.1 °C (97 °F) in May 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.3 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.4 °F) and a maximum of 30.2 °C (86.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, it dropped to 15.3 °C (59.5 °F) in June 2015.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F). However, it reached 37.5 °C (99.5 °F) in June 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 220 mm (8.7 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 29.4 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 25.7 °C (78.3 °F) and a maximum of 33.1 °C (91.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it dropped to 19 °C (66.2 °F) in July 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (100 °F). However, it reached 39.8 °C (103.6 °F) in July 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 225 mm (8.9 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.8 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24.9 °C (76.8 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68.5 °F). However, it dropped to 16 °C (60.8 °F) in August 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, it reached 39.6 °C (103.3 °F) in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 20.2 °C (68.4 °F) and a maximum of 28.7 °C (83.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it dropped to 10.5 °C (50.9 °F) in September 2012.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, it reached 37.6 °C (99.7 °F) in September 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.6 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 14 °C (57.3 °F) and a maximum of 23.1 °C (73.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 2.7 °C (36.9 °F) in October 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in October 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.2 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 7.6 °C (45.6 °F) and a maximum of 16.8 °C (62.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3.1 °C (26.4 °F) in November 2016.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77.5 °F). However, it reached 30.4 °C (86.7 °F) in November 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 6.4 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 2 °C (35.7 °F) and a maximum of 10.7 °C (51.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (25.5 °F). However, it dropped to -9.6 °C (14.7 °F) in December 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it reached 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) in December 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).