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Xuanhua, Hebei Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Xuanhua, Hebei?
Xuanhua, Hebei gets 410 mm of precipitation a year over about 67 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 31°C) and January the coldest (average low -11°C).
Semi-arid climate
Xuanhua, Hebei has hot summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about -1°C in January to 31°C in July. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -9° | 1° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 6° | 19° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 18° | 30° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 5° | 17° |
How much rain does Xuanhua get?
Xuanhua gets 410 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 67 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 76% of China.
July is the wettest month, with 105 mm. January is the driest, with 2 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 12.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 54 days, to January 11, 2023.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Xuanhua got 275 mm of rain, against a normal of 410 mm for those months. August 2026 had the most, with 114 mm.
Xuanhua weather by month
Xuanhua weather in January
In January, Xuanhua averages a high of -1°C and a low of -11°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 76% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 10°C (2002) and the record low is -24°C (2021).
Xuanhua weather in February
In February, Xuanhua averages a high of 4°C and a low of -8°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 20°C (2021) and the record low is -20°C (1984).
Xuanhua weather in March
In March, Xuanhua averages a high of 11°C and a low of -2°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 29°C (2002) and the record low is -17°C (1971).
Xuanhua weather in April
In April, Xuanhua averages a high of 19°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 36°C (2020) and the record low is -8°C (1972). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Xuanhua weather in May
In May, Xuanhua averages a high of 26°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 36 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 38°C (2001) and the record low is 1°C (1976). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Xuanhua weather in June
In June, Xuanhua averages a high of 29°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 69 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 39°C (2005) and the record low is 7°C (1987).
Xuanhua weather in July
In July, Xuanhua averages a high of 31°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 105 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 42°C (2010) and the record low is 12°C (2015).
Xuanhua weather in August
In August, Xuanhua averages a high of 29°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 77 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 38°C (2022) and the record low is 5°C (1972).
Xuanhua weather in September
In September, Xuanhua averages a high of 25°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 59 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 37°C (2002) and the record low is 1°C (1971). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Xuanhua weather in October
In October, Xuanhua averages a high of 17°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 24 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 31°C (2022) and the record low is -7°C (2002). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Xuanhua weather in November
In November, Xuanhua averages a high of 8°C and a low of -3°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 24°C (2023) and the record low is -18°C (1970).
Xuanhua weather in December
In December, Xuanhua averages a high of 1°C and a low of -9°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 16°C (1989) and the record low is -21°C (2023).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Xuanhua
December is the sunniest month in Xuanhua, with estimated sunshine of 82% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 42%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 61% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Xuanhua is sunnier than 93% of China.
Humidity peaks in August at 66% and is lowest in March at 34%.
Xuanhua has about 25 days a year above 32°C. Xuanhua is cooler than 53% of China.
First and last freeze in Xuanhua
The first fall freeze in Xuanhua typically comes around October 21, and the last spring freeze around April 8. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 196 days.
Xuanhua weather records
These records cover HUAILAI during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Xuanhua station is 42°C, on July 29, 2010. The coldest is -24°C, on January 6, 2021.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 109 mm of precipitation, on July 31, 1982.
50 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Xuanhua
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around 1°C and lows near -9°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 19°C and lows near 5°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 18°C.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 5°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11° | -1° | 1.5 mm | 1 | 46% | 76% | 10° | -24° |
| February | -8° | 4° | 2.8 mm | 1 | 40% | 65% | 20° | -20° |
| March | -2° | 11° | 7.6 mm | 3 | 34% | 64% | 29° | -17° |
| April | 6° | 19° | 17 mm | 5 | 34% | 57% | 36° | -8° |
| May | 12° | 26° | 36 mm | 7 | 35% | 52% | 38° | 1° |
| June | 17° | 29° | 69 mm | 11 | 43% | 52% | 39° | 7° |
| July | 20° | 31° | 105 mm | 12 | 64% | 42% | 42° | 12° |
| August | 18° | 29° | 77 mm | 10 | 66% | 51% | 38° | 5° |
| September | 12° | 25° | 59 mm | 8 | 60% | 56% | 37° | 1° |
| October | 5° | 17° | 24 mm | 5 | 46% | 64% | 31° | -7° |
| November | -3° | 8° | 8.9 mm | 3 | 49% | 70% | 24° | -18° |
| December | -9° | 1° | 2.0 mm | 2 | 42% | 82% | 16° | -21° |
Station: HUAILAI, 43 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Xuanhua climate questions
How much rain does Xuanhua get?
Xuanhua gets 410 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 67 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Xuanhua?
July is the wettest month in Xuanhua, with 105 mm. January is the driest, with 2 mm.
How many rainy days does Xuanhua have a year?
Xuanhua has about 67 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 12.
What is the hottest month in Xuanhua?
July is the warmest month in Xuanhua, with an average high of 31°C.
What is the coldest month in Xuanhua?
January is the coldest month in Xuanhua, with an average low of -11°C.
What is the record high temperature in Xuanhua?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Xuanhua station is 42°C, set on July 29, 2010. The record low is -24°C, on January 6, 2021.
What is the sunniest month in Xuanhua?
December is the sunniest month in Xuanhua, with estimated sunshine of 82% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Xuanhua?
The first fall freeze in Xuanhua typically comes around October 21. The last spring freeze is around April 8.
What is the best time to visit Xuanhua?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.