Climate Insights for Hengshui

The climate in Hengshui is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 494mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 138mm of rainfall. Hengshui 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 -6°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Hengshui has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -1°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.

Hengshui is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 494mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 41mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 138mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2mm. That's 136mm 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 9cm annually. November is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Hengshui is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Hengshui, which began on March 20, 2026. Hengshui 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 June at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Hengshui is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 33mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -6°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 Hengshui 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.