Climate Insights for Chaoyang

The climate in Chaoyang is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 478mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 147mm of rainfall. Chaoyang is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -15°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Chaoyang has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 45°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Chaoyang is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 478mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 40mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 147mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2mm. That's 145mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 19cm annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.

Chaoyang is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Chaoyang, which began on June 21, 2026. Chaoyang 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 -15°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Chaoyang is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 50mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -15°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 Chaoyang 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.