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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Lukou.
Lukou, China, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 33°C (91°F) in July, while winters cool to 8°C (46°F) in January.
With around 1358 mm (53 in) of annual rain/snowfall, Lukou has a notably wet climate. However, this rain/snowfall is not evenly distributed, the city has a distinct rainy season from June to August, with very warm summers and cold winters. The wettest month is June. August is the sunniest month, averaging 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Lukou. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C (91°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C (46°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 26°C (79°F) in July to 0°C (32°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Lukou has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1358 mm (53 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Lukou can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 260 mm (10 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (December), you will experience much drier conditions, with 39 mm (1.5 in) of precipitation spread across 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Lukou Precipitation page.
Lukou can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of August under a blue sky, with approximately 6.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Lukou.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 80%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
September and October typically offer the most optimal weather in Lukou. In contrast, January, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions. Lukou has a distinct rainy season from June to August, with very warm summers and cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 8°C (46°F) in January to 33°C (91°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from 0°C (32°F) to 26°C (79°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1358 mm (53 in). June is the wettest month with 260 mm (10 in), while December is the driest with 39 mm (1.5 in).
Lukou receives around 1,925 hours of sunshine per year. August is the sunniest month with 201 hours, while February is the cloudiest with just 120 hours.
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