Monthly climate in Xiantan, Sichuan, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Xiantan features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Temperatures typically range between 6 °C (44 °F) and 27 °C (80 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -3 °C (27 °F) or can rise to as high as 38 °C (100 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1528 mm (60.1 inches) and receives 192 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Xiantan enjoys an average of 2324 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 10 hours 19 minutes to 13 hours 56 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Xiantan, Sichuan, China §

The warmest months in Xiantan are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 23 to 27 °C (74 - 80 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 6 to 8 °C (44 - 47 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Xiantan experiences 102 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 3 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Xiantan, Sichuan, 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 15°C
(59°F)
25°C
(77°F)
32°C
(90°F)
33°C
(92°F)
35°C
(95°F)
34°C
(93°F)
38°C
(100°F)
37°C
(99°F)
34°C
(93°F)
34°C
(94°F)
25°C
(78°F)
16°C
(62°F)
Mean maximum 14°C
(57°F)
20°C
(69°F)
27°C
(80°F)
30°C
(87°F)
33°C
(91°F)
32°C
(91°F)
36°C
(97°F)
36°C
(97°F)
32°C
(90°F)
27°C
(81°F)
23°C
(73°F)
15°C
(59°F)
Average high 9°C
(48°F)
11°C
(52°F)
17°C
(63°F)
21°C
(70°F)
24°C
(75°F)
26°C
(79°F)
30°C
(86°F)
31°C
(88°F)
25°C
(78°F)
19°C
(66°F)
15°C
(58°F)
9°C
(49°F)
Daily mean 6°C
(44°F)
8°C
(47°F)
14°C
(57°F)
17°C
(63°F)
20°C
(68°F)
23°C
(74°F)
26°C
(80°F)
27°C
(80°F)
22°C
(72°F)
16°C
(62°F)
12°C
(53°F)
7°C
(45°F)
Average low 4°C
(40°F)
6°C
(42°F)
10°C
(51°F)
14°C
(57°F)
17°C
(63°F)
20°C
(68°F)
23°C
(74°F)
23°C
(74°F)
19°C
(67°F)
14°C
(58°F)
9°C
(49°F)
5°C
(42°F)
Mean minimum -1°C
(31°F)
1°C
(34°F)
6°C
(43°F)
9°C
(49°F)
12°C
(54°F)
17°C
(62°F)
20°C
(68°F)
19°C
(67°F)
15°C
(60°F)
10°C
(51°F)
5°C
(40°F)
1°C
(33°F)
Minimum -3°C
(27°F)
-2°C
(28°F)
5°C
(41°F)
7°C
(45°F)
9°C
(49°F)
15°C
(59°F)
18°C
(64°F)
17°C
(63°F)
15°C
(59°F)
9°C
(48°F)
4°C
(39°F)
-1°C
(30°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Xiantan, Sichuan, China §

Xiantan usually has the most precipitation in June, July and August, with an average of 18 rainy days and 223 mm (8.8 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Xiantan are January, February and December. On average, 41 mm (1.6 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Xiantan, Sichuan, 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) 39 (1.5) 45 (1.8) 77 (3.0) 114 (4.5) 168 (6.6) 211 (8.3) 218 (8.6) 241 (9.5) 195 (7.7) 128 (5.0) 52 (2.0) 40 (1.6)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 10 10 16 18 20 20 18 18 20 19 12 11

Monthly sunshine hours in Xiantan, Sichuan, China §

The sunniest months in Xiantan are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 9 hours 24 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Xiantan: January, October and December receive an average of 3 hours 32 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Xiantan, Sichuan, 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 85 144 167 207 245 252 304 308 223 129 140 114
Mean daily daylight hours 10h 31m 11h 9m 11h 59m 12h 51m 13h 34m 13h 56m 13h 45m 13h 7m 12h 18m 11h 26m 10h 42m 10h 19m

Solar UV radiation in Xiantan, Sichuan, China §

Xiantan experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 12 - 13, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Moderate / High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 7. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Xiantan UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Xiantan, Sichuan, 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) 5 7 9 11 12 12 13 12 10 9 7 5

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Xiantan, Sichuan, China

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Xiantan. 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 Xiantan'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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