Climate Insights for Jiuchao

Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Sheng, China

Hottest
August
29°C peak
Coldest
January
3°C low
Wettest
June
306mm rain
Best to Visit
October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Jiuchao is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1919mm of precipitation falls per year. Jiuchao receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Jiuchao 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° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 3° Feb Max: 11° Average: 8° Min: 4° Mar Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 9° Apr Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° May Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Jun Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 21° Jul Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Aug Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Sep Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19° Oct Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 14° Nov Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 9° Dec Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 4°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Jiuchao vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°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 5°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: 108mm Snow: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 172mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 208mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 253mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 306mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 233mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 185mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 139mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow

Jiuchao is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1919mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 160mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 306mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 60mm. That's 246mm 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. December is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

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: 3km/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: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Jiuchao 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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

91 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Jiuchao, which began on June 21, 2026. Jiuchao 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 633mm across the season with a monthly average of 211mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 724mm across the season with a monthly average of 241mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 311mm across the season with a monthly average of 104mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 251mm for the season, averaging 84mm 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 12°
Apr 17°
May 21°
Jun 24°
Jul 26°
Aug 25°
Sep 22°
Oct 17°
Nov 12°
Dec

The best time to visit Jiuchao is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 100mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Jiuchao 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
2 km/h
108 mm
2 cm
Feb
4 °C
11 °C
3 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Mar
9 °C
15 °C
2 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
208 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
253 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
21 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
306 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
233 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
185 mm
0 cm
Sep
19 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
139 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
Nov
9 °C
15 °C
2 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Dec
4 °C
10 °C
2 km/h
60 mm
4 cm
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