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Hefei Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Hefei can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to cold. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Hefei. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 0°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Hefei has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1172 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives heavy rainfall, averaging 203 mm of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, December brings less rainfall, with 31 mm over 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Hefei Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Hefei. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.4 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.8 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Hefei

Sat   Dec 21
7°C | -3°C
N 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
5°C | -5°C
NE 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
8°C | -2°C
E 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Hefei in China

During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Hefei?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in Hefei?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Hefei?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Hefei?
    June tops the wettest month list with 203 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Hefei?
    December is the driest month with 31 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Hefei?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 192 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.