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Monthly climate in Kaifeng, Henan, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Kaifeng features a humid subtropical climate (Cwa). Temperatures typically range between 2 °C (35 °F) and 29 °C (84 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -12 °C (11 °F) or can rise to as high as 41 °C (106 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 732 mm (28.8 inches) and receives 69 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Kaifeng enjoys an average of 3157 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 51 minutes to 14 hours 26 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Kaifeng, Henan, China §

The warmest months in Kaifeng are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 28 to 29 °C (82 - 84 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 2 to 5 °C (35 - 42 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Kaifeng experiences 133 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 54 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Kaifeng, Henan, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 18°C
(65°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 39°C
(103°F)		 40°C
(105°F)		 41°C
(106°F)		 37°C
(99°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 17°C
(63°F)
Mean maximum 14°C
(57°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 38°C
(100°F)		 38°C
(100°F)		 39°C
(102°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 35°C
(94°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 15°C
(60°F)
Average high 6°C
(43°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 31°C
(89°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 9°C
(48°F)
Daily mean 2°C
(35°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 4°C
(39°F)
Average low -2°C
(28°F)		 1°C
(33°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)
Mean minimum -8°C
(19°F)		 -4°C
(24°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 0°C
(32°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)
Minimum -12°C
(11°F)		 -7°C
(19°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 5°C
(40°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 -9°C
(17°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Kaifeng, Henan, China §

Kaifeng usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 11 rainy days and 156 mm (6.1 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Kaifeng are January, November and December. On average, 13 mm (0.5 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Kaifeng, Henan, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 15 (0.6) 19 (0.8) 21 (0.8) 34 (1.3) 35 (1.4) 79 (3.1) 141 (5.5) 221 (8.7) 106 (4.2) 37 (1.5) 18 (0.7) 7 (0.3)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 2 3 4 6 5 6 11 13 9 6 2 2

Monthly sunshine hours in Kaifeng, Henan, China §

The sunniest months in Kaifeng are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 10 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Kaifeng: January, October and November receive an average of 6 hours 57 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Kaifeng, Henan, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 186 243 277 272 308 305 321 305 246 221 232 235
Mean daily daylight hours 10h 5m 10h 54m 11h 58m 13h 3m 13h 58m 14h 26m 14h 12m 13h 24m 12h 21m 11h 16m 10h 20m 9h 51m

Solar UV radiation in Kaifeng, Henan, China §

Kaifeng experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 10 - 10, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 4. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Kaifeng UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Kaifeng, Henan, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 3 5 7 8 10 10 10 10 8 7 4 3

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Kaifeng, Henan, China

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Kaifeng. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Kaifeng's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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