Climate Insights for Chatian

Xiangxi Tujiazu Miaozu Zizhizhou, Hunan Sheng, China

Hottest
August
32°C peak
Coldest
January
3°C low
Wettest
May
311mm rain
Best to Visit
October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chatian is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1898mm of precipitation falls per year. Chatian receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chatian 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: 5° Min: 3° Feb Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 4° Mar Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 9° Apr Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° May Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Jun Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jul Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 24° Aug Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 24° Sep Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Oct Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Nov Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 9° Dec Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 4°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Chatian vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 5°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 8mm Feb Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 6mm Mar Precipitation: 182mm Snow: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 266mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 311mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 307mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 154mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 139mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 6mm
Precipitation
Snow

Chatian is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1898mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 158mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 311mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 51mm. That's 260mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 20cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Chatian is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 11km/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 Chatian, which began on March 20, 2026. Chatian 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 32°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 759mm across the season with a monthly average of 253mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 599mm across the season with a monthly average of 200mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 286mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 10°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 254mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Expect around 19cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/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 12°
Apr 17°
May 21°
Jun 25°
Jul 28°
Aug 28°
Sep 24°
Oct 17°
Nov 13°
Dec

The best time to visit Chatian is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 88mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°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 Chatian 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
11 km/h
93 mm
8 cm
Feb
4 °C
10 °C
12 km/h
110 mm
6 cm
Mar Current
9 °C
16 °C
12 km/h
182 mm
1 cm
Apr
13 °C
21 °C
13 km/h
266 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
25 °C
12 km/h
311 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
28 °C
12 km/h
307 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
32 °C
14 km/h
154 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
32 °C
12 km/h
139 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
28 °C
13 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
21 °C
13 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Nov
9 °C
16 °C
12 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Dec
4 °C
10 °C
11 km/h
51 mm
6 cm
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