Climate Insights for Pingxiang

The climate in Pingxiang is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1655mm of precipitation falls per year. Pingxiang receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Pingxiang 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.

Temperatures in Pingxiang 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 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°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.

Pingxiang is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1655mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 138mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 289mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 48mm. That's 241mm 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.

Pingxiang is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 9km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Pingxiang, which began on March 20, 2026. Pingxiang 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Pingxiang is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 48mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°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 Pingxiang 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.