Climate Insights for Sanhe

Chongqing, Chongqing Shi, China

Hottest
August
31°C peak
Coldest
January
3°C low
Wettest
June
232mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Sanhe is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1593mm of precipitation falls per year. Sanhe receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sanhe 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 3°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: 8° Average: 5° Min: 3° Feb Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 4° Mar Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 9° Apr Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 13° May Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jun Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° Jul Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Aug Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Sep Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Oct Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 14° Nov Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 9° Dec Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 4°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Sanhe vary considerably across the year, with a 28°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 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 7mm Feb Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 5mm Mar Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 166mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 205mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 232mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 217mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 162mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 166mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow

Sanhe is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1593mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 133mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 232mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 36mm. That's 196mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 14cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Sanhe is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/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 Sanhe, which began on March 20, 2026. Sanhe 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 3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 483mm across the season with a monthly average of 161mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 611mm across the season with a monthly average of 204mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 363mm across the season with a monthly average of 121mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 10°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 136mm over the season and a monthly average of 45mm. Expect around 14cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sanhe 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
3 °C
8 °C
7 km/h
51 mm
7 cm
Feb
4 °C
10 °C
8 km/h
49 mm
5 cm
Mar Current
9 °C
16 °C
8 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
20 °C
8 km/h
166 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
205 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
232 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
217 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
31 °C
8 km/h
162 mm
0 cm
Sep
19 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
166 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
19 °C
7 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Nov
9 °C
14 °C
7 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Dec
4 °C
9 °C
7 km/h
36 mm
2 cm
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