Climate Insights for Handan

Congtai District, Hebei, China

Hottest
June
34°C peak93°F peak
Coldest
January
-5°C low23°F low
Wettest
July
160 mm rain6.3 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Handan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 541 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 160 mm of rainfall. Handan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Handan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 21.3 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 6.3 in of rainfall. Handan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 23°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 5°Average: 0°Min: -5°FebMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: -2°MarMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 6°AprMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°MayMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 17°JunMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 23°JulMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 25°AugMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°SepMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°OctMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 11°NovMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 4°DecMax: 7°Average: 1°Min: -4°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 41°FAverage: 32°FMin: 23°FFebMax: 49°FAverage: 39°FMin: 29°FMarMax: 63°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FAprMax: 73°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FMayMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 63°FJunMax: 93°FAverage: 83°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 91°FAverage: 84°FMin: 77°FAugMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 65°FOctMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 51°FNovMax: 58°FAverage: 48°FMin: 39°FDecMax: 44°FAverage: 34°FMin: 25°F
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Handan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 0°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.Handan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 23°F and the daily average is 32°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 4mmFebPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 4mmMarPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 160mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 2inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 2inMarPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 6.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 2in
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Snow (in)

Handan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 541 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 160 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 5 mm. That's 155 mm less than July, 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 15cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Handan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 6.3 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.2 in. That's 6.1 in less than July, 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 6in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Handan 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 12km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Handan is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan0°32°F
Feb4°39°F
Mar12°53°F
Apr17°63°F
May23°73°F
Jun28°83°F
Jul29°84°F
Aug27°81°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct15°59°F
Nov9°48°F
Dec1°34°F

The best time to visit Handan is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 42 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Handan is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 93°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 23°F. 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 Handan 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Handan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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
-5 °C23 °F
5 °C41 °F
8 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
4 cm2 in
Feb
-2 °C29 °F
9 °C49 °F
9 km/h6 mph
10 mm0.4 in
4 cm2 in
Mar
6 °C43 °F
17 °C63 °F
11 km/h7 mph
11 mm0.4 in
1 cm1 in
Apr
12 °C53 °F
23 °C73 °F
12 km/h7 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
17 °C63 °F
28 °C83 °F
12 km/h7 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
34 °C93 °F
10 km/h6 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C77 °F
33 °C91 °F
9 km/h5 mph
160 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
8 km/h5 mph
116 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
19 °C65 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C51 °F
21 °C69 °F
9 km/h5 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C39 °F
14 °C58 °F
9 km/h5 mph
14 mm0.5 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
-4 °C25 °F
7 °C44 °F
8 km/h5 mph
7 mm0.3 in
4 cm2 in