Climate Insights for Benchu

Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Sheng, China

Hottest
August
31°C peak
Coldest
January
3°C low
Wettest
June
263mm rain
Best to Visit
September, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Benchu is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1663mm of precipitation falls per year. Benchu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Benchu is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 3° Feb Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 4° Mar Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 9° Apr Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° May Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Jun Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jul Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Aug Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Sep Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Oct Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Nov Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 10° Dec Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 4°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Benchu vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 5mm Feb Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 148mm Snow: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 220mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 244mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 263mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 154mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow

Benchu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1663mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 139mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 263mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 57mm. That's 206mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 13cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Benchu is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Benchu, which began on March 20, 2026. Benchu is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 612mm across the season with a monthly average of 204mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 531mm across the season with a monthly average of 177mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 268mm for the season, averaging 89mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 252mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. Expect around 12cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 13°
Apr 17°
May 21°
Jun 25°
Jul 27°
Aug 27°
Sep 24°
Oct 18°
Nov 13°
Dec

The best time to visit Benchu is during September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 92mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Benchu based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
3 °C
8 °C
12 km/h
89 mm
5 cm
Feb
4 °C
11 °C
14 km/h
106 mm
4 cm
Mar Current
9 °C
16 °C
14 km/h
148 mm
1 cm
Apr
14 °C
21 °C
15 km/h
220 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
244 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
263 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
31 °C
15 km/h
154 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
31 °C
13 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
28 °C
13 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
22 °C
14 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
17 °C
13 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Dec
4 °C
10 °C
13 km/h
57 mm
3 cm
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