Climate Insights for Guankou

Changsha Shi, Hunan Sheng, China

Hottest
August
34°C peak
Coldest
January
4°C low
Wettest
June
348mm rain
Best to Visit
October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Guankou is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 2053mm of precipitation falls per year. Guankou receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Guankou 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 4°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: 9° Average: 6° Min: 4° Feb Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 5° Mar Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 10° Apr Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° May Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Jun Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jul Max: 33° Average: 29° Min: 26° Aug Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 26° Sep Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Oct Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Nov Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° Dec Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 4°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Guankou 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 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 6°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 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 232mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 289mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 299mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 348mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 303mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 104mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow

Guankou is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2053mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 171mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 348mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 48mm. That's 300mm 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 7cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Guankou 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 April, 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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Guankou, which began on June 21, 2026. Guankou 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. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 820mm across the season with a monthly average of 273mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 34°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 756mm across the season with a monthly average of 252mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 221mm for the season, averaging 74mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 256mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Expect around 7cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 13°
Apr 19°
May 23°
Jun 26°
Jul 29°
Aug 29°
Sep 25°
Oct 19°
Nov 14°
Dec

The best time to visit Guankou is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Guankou 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
4 °C
9 °C
2 km/h
99 mm
3 cm
Feb
5 °C
12 °C
2 km/h
94 mm
1 cm
Mar
10 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
232 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
289 mm
0 cm
May
20 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
299 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
23 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
348 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
33 °C
2 km/h
303 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
34 °C
2 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
18 °C
2 km/h
69 mm
0 cm
Dec
4 °C
12 °C
2 km/h
63 mm
3 cm
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