Climate Insights for Zhelou

Qianxinan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Sheng, China

Hottest
July
31°C peak
Coldest
December
8°C low
Wettest
June
283mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Zhelou is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1430mm of precipitation falls per year. Zhelou receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zhelou 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 December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 9° Feb Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Mar Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° Apr Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 17° May Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 20° Jun Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jul Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Aug Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Sep Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Oct Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 17° Nov Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Dec Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 8°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Zhelou vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 170mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 283mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 225mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 215mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 135mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Zhelou is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1430mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 119mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 283mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 30mm. That's 253mm 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.

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: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Zhelou 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 August, with average winds dropping to 1km/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.

Seasons

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

91 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Zhelou, which began on June 21, 2026. Zhelou 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 8°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 318mm across the season with a monthly average of 106mm. 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 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 723mm 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 12 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 261mm for the season, averaging 87mm 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 8 to 17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 129mm over the season and a monthly average of 43mm. 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 12°
Feb 13°
Mar 17°
Apr 21°
May 25°
Jun 26°
Jul 26°
Aug 26°
Sep 24°
Oct 20°
Nov 16°
Dec 11°

The best time to visit Zhelou is during March, April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 68mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while December 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zhelou 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. 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
9 °C
15 °C
2 km/h
64 mm
1 cm
Feb
9 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Mar
13 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
Apr
17 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
May
20 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
170 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
23 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
283 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
225 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
215 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
135 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
24 °C
2 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Dec
8 °C
15 °C
2 km/h
35 mm
1 cm
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