Climate Insights for Danjiangkou

The climate in Danjiangkou is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 805mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 128mm of rainfall. Danjiangkou 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between January and November.

Temperatures in Danjiangkou 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 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Danjiangkou is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 805mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 67mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 128mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 17mm. That's 112mm less than October, 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 November, totalling around 29cm annually. November is the snowiest month with approximately 17cm.

Danjiangkou is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Danjiangkou, which began on June 21, 2026. Danjiangkou 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 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Danjiangkou is during April, May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 61mm 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 Danjiangkou 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.