Climate Insights for Dawukou

Shizuishan Shi, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China

Hottest
July
27°C peak
Coldest
January
-13°C low
Wettest
August
81mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Dawukou is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 299mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 81mm of rainfall. Dawukou is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -13°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -2° Average: -8° Min: -13° Feb Max: 2° Average: -4° Min: -10° Mar Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: -1° Apr Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 6° May Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jun Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 16° Jul Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 18° Aug Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 17° Sep Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Oct Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 4° Nov Max: 6° Average: 1° Min: -4° Dec Max: -1° Average: -7° Min: -12°
Max
Average
Min

Dawukou has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 3mm Mar Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Dawukou is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 299mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 81mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1mm. That's 80mm less than August, 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 14cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Dawukou is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap 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 Dawukou, which began on March 20, 2026. Dawukou 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 July at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -1 to 21°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 49mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 168mm for the season, averaging 56mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -4 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 75mm over the season and a monthly average of 25mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -13 to 2°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 7mm for the entire season. Expect around 6cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -8°
Feb -4°
Mar
Apr 11°
May 16°
Jun 21°
Jul 23°
Aug 21°
Sep 16°
Oct
Nov
Dec -7°

The best time to visit Dawukou is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 47mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -13°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dawukou 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
-13 °C
-2 °C
12 km/h
1 mm
2 cm
Feb
-10 °C
2 °C
13 km/h
4 mm
3 cm
Mar Current
-1 °C
10 °C
14 km/h
12 mm
3 cm
Apr
6 °C
16 °C
15 km/h
19 mm
1 cm
May
11 °C
21 °C
16 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
25 °C
12 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
20 °C
12 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Oct
4 °C
13 °C
11 km/h
19 mm
2 cm
Nov
-4 °C
6 °C
12 km/h
7 mm
3 cm
Dec
-12 °C
-1 °C
12 km/h
1 mm
1 cm
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