Sangzhi Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Sangzhi, China is 20°C (68°F), with daytime highs ranging from 8°C (46°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Sangzhi compares to cities worldwide.

In Sangzhi, temperatures can shift dramatically between very warm in summer and cold in winter. Nights follow the same pattern, with lows ranging from 22°C (72°F) in August to 1°C (34°F) in January.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Sangzhi by month:

From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Sangzhi's average annual maximum temperature is 20°C (68°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.

Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year, mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.

Beijing, China averages 20°C (68°F) annually, but with big seasonal swings, very cold winters and hot summers.

Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate, hot dry summers and mild wet winters.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.

In Sangzhi, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 8°C (46°F) and humidity around 75%, considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 31°C (88°F) with 76% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels, they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.

Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Sangzhi this rarely lasts long on the ground.

For more on Sangzhi's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Sangzhi climate page.