Climate Insights for Nanyang

The climate in Nanyang is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 865mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 195mm of rainfall. Nanyang is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Nanyang vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Nanyang is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 865mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 195mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 10mm. That's 185mm 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 17cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.

Nanyang 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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Nanyang, which began on June 21, 2026. Nanyang 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 July at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

The best time to visit Nanyang is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 64mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -1°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 Nanyang 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.