Climate Insights for Yongkang

The climate in Yongkang is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 2259mm of precipitation falls per year. Yongkang receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yongkang is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Yongkang sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 30°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Yongkang is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2259mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 188mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 494mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 32mm. That's 462mm less than August, 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.

Yongkang 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 March, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Yongkang, which began on March 20, 2026. Yongkang 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Yongkang is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 52mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°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 Yongkang 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.