Wuhan Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Wuhan has a warm oceanic climate with very moist, hot summers. They say Wuhan belongs to one of the three ovens in China. Winters are pretty mild. The temperature rarely drops below freezing and it snows occasionally.
Monthly Temperature in Wuhan
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Wuhan. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C (93°F) in July to a chilly 9°C (48°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 26°C (79°F) in July to around 2°C (36°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Wuhan
Wuhan has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1521 mm (60 in) of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Wuhan shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 280 mm (11 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 33 mm (1.3 in) of rainfall over 11 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Wuhan Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Wuhan
For those who appreciate different seasons, Wuhan serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 3.3 hours of daily sunlight.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Humidity in Wuhan by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Wuhan.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 77%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Wuhan
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) to 3 m/s (6 knots). It is lower in January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and higher in February and March. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Wuhan 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Wuhan
During the months of September, October and November, Wuhan enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 18°C (64°F) to 30°C (85°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 57 mm (2.2 in) in November to 102 mm (4 in) in September. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers.
The rainy season falls during April, May, June and July, bringing heavy precipitation. Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
