Climate Insights for Dengzhou

The climate in Dengzhou is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 660mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 160mm of rainfall. Dengzhou 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Dengzhou 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 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 0°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Dengzhou is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 660mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 160mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 15mm. That's 145mm 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 33cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.

Dengzhou is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 20km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Dengzhou, which began on June 21, 2026. Dengzhou 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (10 days from now).

The best time to visit Dengzhou is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 61mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dengzhou 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.