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Wenchang Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures in Wenchang experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be very warm, while the cooler months tend to be warm. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Wenchang experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C in June. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 23°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 17°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Wenchang has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1676 mm of rainfall per year. Wenchang can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 280 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 34 mm of rainfall, spread across 13 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Wenchang Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Wenchang can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Haikou, China (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Haikou, China (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Forecast for Wenchang

Sun   Dec 22
21°C | 15°C
NE 7 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
18°C | 16°C
NE 6 m/s
3.1 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Tue   Dec 24
21°C | 17°C
NE 7 m/s
0.6 mm
overcast and  chance of slight rain

overcast and chance of slight rain

The best time of year to visit Wenchang in China

During the months of January, February and December 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:
  • When is the rainy season in Wenchang?
    Rainy season in Wenchang occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
  • Which is the warmest month in Wenchang?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Wenchang?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 23°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Wenchang?
    August tops the wettest month list with 280 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Wenchang?
    January is the driest month with 34 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Wenchang?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 250 hours of sunshine.

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