Climate Insights for Leiyang

Hengyang Shi, Hunan Sheng, China

Hottest
August
35°C peak
Coldest
January
5°C low
Wettest
June
279mm rain
Best to Visit
October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Leiyang is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1703mm of precipitation falls per year. Leiyang receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Leiyang is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 11° Average: 8° Min: 5° Feb Max: 13° Average: 10° Min: 6° Mar Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 11° Apr Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° May Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Jun Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25° Jul Max: 35° Average: 31° Min: 27° Aug Max: 35° Average: 30° Min: 27° Sep Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 24° Oct Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 17° Nov Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 12° Dec Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Leiyang vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 8°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 7°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: 69mm Snow: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 183mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 247mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 263mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 279mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 161mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Leiyang is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1703mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 142mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 279mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 43mm. That's 236mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Leiyang is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Leiyang, which began on March 20, 2026. Leiyang 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 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 11 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 692mm across the season with a monthly average of 231mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 35°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 547mm across the season with a monthly average of 182mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 32°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 253mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 212mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb 10°
Mar 15°
Apr 20°
May 24°
Jun 28°
Jul 31°
Aug 30°
Sep 27°
Oct 21°
Nov 15°
Dec

The best time to visit Leiyang is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 67mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Leiyang 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. 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
5 °C
11 °C
12 km/h
69 mm
2 cm
Feb
6 °C
13 °C
13 km/h
100 mm
1 cm
Mar Current
11 °C
18 °C
13 km/h
183 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
24 °C
14 km/h
247 mm
0 cm
May
21 °C
28 °C
13 km/h
263 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
31 °C
14 km/h
279 mm
0 cm
Jul
27 °C
35 °C
15 km/h
161 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
35 °C
12 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
32 °C
13 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
24 °C
14 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
19 °C
12 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Dec
6 °C
13 °C
13 km/h
43 mm
1 cm
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