Climate Insights for Linkou

Huaihua Prefecture, Hunan Sheng, China

Hottest
August
31°C peak
Coldest
January
4°C low
Wettest
June
257mm rain
Best to Visit
September, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Linkou is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1563mm of precipitation falls per year. Linkou receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Linkou 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 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: 10° Average: 7° Min: 4° Feb Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 5° Mar Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 10° Apr Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° May Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Jun Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jul Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Aug Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Sep Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 21° Oct Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Nov Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° Dec Max: 11° Average: 8° Min: 5°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Linkou vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 7°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: 74mm Snow: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 2mm Mar Precipitation: 138mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 199mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 219mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 257mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 165mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 115mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow

Linkou is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1563mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 130mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 257mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 53mm. That's 204mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 6cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.

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

Linkou 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 September, 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 Linkou, which began on March 20, 2026. Linkou 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 555mm across the season with a monthly average of 185mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 537mm across the season with a monthly average of 179mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 257mm for the season, averaging 86mm 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 4 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 214mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Expect around 6cm of snow accumulation during this period. 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
Mar 14°
Apr 18°
May 22°
Jun 25°
Jul 27°
Aug 27°
Sep 25°
Oct 19°
Nov 14°
Dec

The best time to visit Linkou is during September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 83mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°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 Linkou 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
10 °C
12 km/h
74 mm
2 cm
Feb
5 °C
12 °C
14 km/h
87 mm
2 cm
Mar Current
10 °C
17 °C
14 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
22 °C
15 km/h
199 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
219 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
257 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
31 °C
15 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
31 °C
12 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
18 °C
13 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Dec
5 °C
11 °C
13 km/h
53 mm
2 cm
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