Climate Insights for Gangdong

Huaihua Prefecture, Hunan Sheng, China

Hottest
July
30°C peak
Coldest
January
2°C low
Wettest
June
395mm rain
Best to Visit
October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gangdong is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 2186mm of precipitation falls per year. Gangdong receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gangdong is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 2° Feb Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 3° Mar Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 8° Apr Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 13° May Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 17° Jun Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 21° Jul Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 23° Aug Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Sep Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° Oct Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 13° Nov Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 9° Dec Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Gangdong vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°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 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 10mm Feb Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 9mm Mar Precipitation: 212mm Snow: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 267mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 311mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 395mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 282mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 163mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 8mm
Precipitation
Snow

Gangdong is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2186mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 182mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 395mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 56mm. That's 339mm less than June, 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 28cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Gangdong is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/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 Gangdong, which began on March 20, 2026. Gangdong 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 790mm across the season with a monthly average of 263mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 840mm across the season with a monthly average of 280mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 293mm for the season, averaging 98mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 9°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 263mm for the season, averaging 88mm per month. Expect around 26cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/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 11°
Apr 16°
May 20°
Jun 24°
Jul 27°
Aug 26°
Sep 23°
Oct 16°
Nov 12°
Dec

The best time to visit Gangdong is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 84mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°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 Gangdong 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
2 °C
7 °C
8 km/h
99 mm
10 cm
Feb
3 °C
9 °C
9 km/h
109 mm
9 cm
Mar Current
8 °C
15 °C
9 km/h
212 mm
1 cm
Apr
13 °C
20 °C
10 km/h
267 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
311 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
395 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
282 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
163 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
20 °C
10 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Nov
9 °C
15 °C
9 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Dec
3 °C
9 °C
8 km/h
56 mm
8 cm
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