Wenchang, Hainan Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Wenchang, Hainan gets 2156 mm of precipitation a year over about 150 rainy days. June is the warmest month (average high 33°C) and January the coldest (average low 17°C).

Wenchang climate at a glance

Tropical monsoon climate

Wenchang, Hainan has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 23°C in January to 34°C in June. October is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.

How much rain does Wenchang get?

Wenchang gets 2156 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 150 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 90% of China.

October is the wettest month, with 424 mm. January is the driest, with 41 mm. August has the most rainy days, about 17.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 34 days, to March 25, 2023.

Wenchang weather by month

Wenchang weather in January

In January, Wenchang averages a high of 23°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 41 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 37% of daylight hours. The January record high is 33°C (1980) and the record low is 6°C (1974). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Wenchang weather in February

In February, Wenchang averages a high of 24°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 51 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The February record high is 35°C (1979) and the record low is 7°C (1972). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Wenchang weather in March

In March, Wenchang averages a high of 27°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 64 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 43% of daylight hours. The March record high is 34°C (2022) and the record low is 6°C (1986).

Wenchang weather in April

In April, Wenchang averages a high of 30°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 122 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 47% of daylight hours. The April record high is 38°C (2024) and the record low is 14°C (1991).

Wenchang weather in May

In May, Wenchang averages a high of 33°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 216 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 34% of daylight hours. The May record high is 39°C (2010) and the record low is 16°C (1984).

Wenchang weather in June

In June, Wenchang averages a high of 33°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 174 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 18% of daylight hours. The June record high is 39°C (2006) and the record low is 21°C (1988).

Wenchang weather in July

In July, Wenchang averages a high of 33°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 191 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 34% of daylight hours. The July record high is 39°C (2005) and the record low is 21°C (1975).

Wenchang weather in August

In August, Wenchang averages a high of 33°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 283 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. The sun is out about 23% of daylight hours. The August record high is 38°C (2017) and the record low is 21°C (1972).

Wenchang weather in September

In September, Wenchang averages a high of 32°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 377 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. The sun is out about 26% of daylight hours. The September record high is 37°C (2011) and the record low is 19°C (1986).

Wenchang weather in October

In October, Wenchang averages a high of 29°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 424 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 25% of daylight hours. The October record high is 36°C (2024) and the record low is 14°C (1991).

Wenchang weather in November

In November, Wenchang averages a high of 27°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 124 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 39% of daylight hours. The November record high is 34°C (2012) and the record low is 9°C (1975).

Wenchang weather in December

In December, Wenchang averages a high of 24°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 88 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 27% of daylight hours. The December record high is 31°C (1974) and the record low is 6°C (1975). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Wenchang

April is the sunniest month in Wenchang, with sunshine about 47% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest, at 18%. Over the year the sun shines about 33% of daylight hours. Wenchang is cloudier than 84% of China.

Humidity peaks in March at 83% and is lowest in December at 76%.

Wenchang has about 110 days a year above 32°C. Wenchang is hotter than 99% of China.

Wenchang weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Wenchang station is 39°C, on July 20, 2005. The coldest is 6°C, on December 15, 1975.

The wettest day on record brought 615 mm of rain, on October 5, 2010.

35 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Wenchang

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.

Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 17°C.

Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 23°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 26°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 23°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineSea tempRecord highRecord low
January41 mm1080%37%-6°33°
February51 mm1082%40%-6°35°
March64 mm983%43%-5°34°
April122 mm1082%47%-4°38°14°
May216 mm1382%34%-3°39°16°
June174 mm1382%18%-2°39°21°
July191 mm1380%34%-2°39°21°
August283 mm1782%23%-2°38°21°
September377 mm1783%26%-2°37°19°
October424 mm1581%25%-2°36°14°
November124 mm1280%39%-3°34°
December88 mm1176%27%-4°31°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Wenchang climate questions

How much rain does Wenchang get?

Wenchang gets 2156 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 150 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Wenchang?

October is the wettest month in Wenchang, with 424 mm. January is the driest, with 41 mm.

How many rainy days does Wenchang have a year?

Wenchang has about 150 days with measurable rain in an average year. August has the most, about 17.

What is the hottest month in Wenchang?

June is the warmest month in Wenchang, with an average high of 33°C.

What is the coldest month in Wenchang?

January is the coldest month in Wenchang, with an average low of 17°C.

What is the record high temperature in Wenchang?

The record high at the Wenchang station is 39°C, set on July 20, 2005. The record low is 6°C, on December 15, 1975.

What is the sunniest month in Wenchang?

April is the sunniest month in Wenchang, with sunshine about 47% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Wenchang?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station QIONGHAI (50 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station QIONGHAI.