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Yichang Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Yichang is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Yichang, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a chilly 9°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 2°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Yichang experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1281 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Yichang, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 237 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 30 mm over 10 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Yichang Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Yichang, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.8 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 2.6 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Yichang

Tue   Dec 31
14°C | 5°C
SE 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Wed   Jan 01
15°C | 5°C
E 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 02
13°C | 6°C
E 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Yichang 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 Yichang?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in Yichang?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Yichang?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Yichang?
    July tops the wettest month list with 237 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Yichang?
    December is the driest month with 30 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Yichang?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 204 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.