Climate Insights for Jicang

Gannan Zangzu Zizhizhou, Gansu Sheng, China

Hottest
August
18°C peak
Coldest
January
-18°C low
Wettest
August
130mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Jicang is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 863mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 130mm of rainfall. Jicang is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -18°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 158cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -1° Average: -10° Min: -18° Feb Max: 2° Average: -7° Min: -16° Mar Max: 6° Average: -2° Min: -9° Apr Max: 10° Average: 3° Min: -4° May Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 1° Jun Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 5° Jul Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 7° Aug Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7° Sep Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 4° Oct Max: 9° Average: 3° Min: -2° Nov Max: 5° Average: -3° Min: -10° Dec Max: 1° Average: -8° Min: -16°
Max
Average
Min

Jicang has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 12°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -18°C and an average temperature of -10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 8mm Feb Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 11mm Mar Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 23mm Apr Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 36mm May Precipitation: 115mm Snow: 24mm Jun Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 2mm Jul Precipitation: 125mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 130mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 128mm Snow: 3mm Oct Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 31mm Nov Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 15mm Dec Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 5mm
Precipitation
Snow

Jicang is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 863mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 130mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 6mm. That's 123mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 158cm accumulating over the season. April typically sees the most snow at around 36cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Jicang is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h 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 16km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Jicang, which began on March 20, 2026. Jicang 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -18°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -9 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 225mm for the season, averaging 75mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 5 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 371mm across the season with a monthly average of 124mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -10 to 14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 237mm for the season, averaging 79mm per month. Expect around 49cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -18 to 2°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 30mm for the entire season. Expect around 24cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Jicang 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
-18 °C
-1 °C
16 km/h
9 mm
8 cm
Feb
-16 °C
2 °C
17 km/h
14 mm
11 cm
Mar Current
-9 °C
6 °C
16 km/h
34 mm
23 cm
Apr
-4 °C
10 °C
16 km/h
75 mm
36 cm
May
1 °C
13 °C
16 km/h
115 mm
24 cm
Jun
5 °C
15 °C
14 km/h
116 mm
2 cm
Jul
7 °C
18 °C
14 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
18 °C
14 km/h
130 mm
0 cm
Sep
4 °C
14 °C
13 km/h
128 mm
3 cm
Oct
-2 °C
9 °C
13 km/h
88 mm
31 cm
Nov
-10 °C
5 °C
14 km/h
20 mm
15 cm
Dec
-16 °C
1 °C
15 km/h
6 mm
5 cm
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