Climate Insights for Xingcheng

The climate in Xingcheng is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 536mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 234mm of rainfall. Xingcheng is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Xingcheng has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Xingcheng is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 536mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 234mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2mm. That's 232mm 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 17cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Xingcheng is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.

It is currently summer in Xingcheng, which began on June 21, 2026. Xingcheng 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -8°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Xingcheng 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 44mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -8°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 Xingcheng 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.