Climate Insights for Gaoqiao

Shaoyang County, Hunan Sheng, China

Hottest
July
32°C peak
Coldest
January
4°C low
Wettest
June
255mm rain
Best to Visit
September, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gaoqiao is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1523mm of precipitation falls per year. Gaoqiao receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gaoqiao 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 4°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: 9° Average: 6° Min: 4° Feb Max: 11° Average: 8° Min: 5° Mar Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 10° Apr Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 14° May Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19° Jun Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jul Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Aug Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 24° Sep Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 21° Oct Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Nov Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 10° Dec Max: 11° Average: 8° Min: 4°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Gaoqiao 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 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°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: 55mm Snow: 4mm Feb Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 3mm Mar Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 176mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 204mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 255mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 171mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 162mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow

Gaoqiao is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1523mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 127mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 255mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 40mm. That's 215mm 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 10cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Wind

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

Gaoqiao is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/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 Gaoqiao, which began on March 20, 2026. Gaoqiao 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 506mm across the season with a monthly average of 169mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 589mm across the season with a monthly average of 196mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 252mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 176mm for the season, averaging 59mm per month. Expect around 9cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/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 18°
May 22°
Jun 26°
Jul 28°
Aug 28°
Sep 25°
Oct 18°
Nov 14°
Dec

The best time to visit Gaoqiao 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 80mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°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 Gaoqiao 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
4 °C
9 °C
10 km/h
55 mm
4 cm
Feb
5 °C
11 °C
11 km/h
81 mm
3 cm
Mar Current
10 °C
17 °C
10 km/h
126 mm
1 cm
Apr
14 °C
22 °C
11 km/h
176 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
26 °C
11 km/h
204 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
255 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
32 °C
11 km/h
171 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
32 °C
10 km/h
162 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
22 °C
11 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
17 °C
10 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Dec
4 °C
11 °C
10 km/h
40 mm
3 cm
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