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Yichang, Hubei Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Yichang, Hubei?
Yichang, Hubei gets 1170 mm of precipitation a year over about 128 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 32°C) and January the coldest (average low 2°C).
Subtropical monsoon climate
Yichang, Hubei has hot summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 9°C in January to 32°C in July. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 3° | 11° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 13° | 22° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 23° | 32° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 14° | 23° |
How much rain does Yichang get?
Yichang gets 1170 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 128 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 72% of China.
July is the wettest month, with 213 mm. December is the driest, with 18 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 14.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 32 days, to December 9, 2021.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Yichang got 504 mm of rain, against a normal of 1170 mm for those months. July 2026 had the most, with 405 mm.
Yichang weather by month
Yichang weather in January
In January, Yichang averages a high of 9°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 26 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 22°C (2002) and the record low is -10°C (1977).
Yichang weather in February
In February, Yichang averages a high of 12°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 38 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 28°C (2021) and the record low is -4°C (2014).
Yichang weather in March
In March, Yichang averages a high of 17°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 59 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 33% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 33°C (2013) and the record low is -1°C (2005). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Yichang weather in April
In April, Yichang averages a high of 23°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 101 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 29% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 37°C (2004) and the record low is 1°C (1972). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Yichang weather in May
In May, Yichang averages a high of 27°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 141 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 39°C (2011) and the record low is 10°C (1983).
Yichang weather in June
In June, Yichang averages a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 159 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 40°C (1974) and the record low is 14°C (1987).
Yichang weather in July
In July, Yichang averages a high of 32°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 213 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 23% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 41°C (1971) and the record low is 17°C (2015).
Yichang weather in August
In August, Yichang averages a high of 32°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 179 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 40°C (2003) and the record low is 17°C (2005).
Yichang weather in September
In September, Yichang averages a high of 28°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 108 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 40°C (2024) and the record low is 12°C (2011).
Yichang weather in October
In October, Yichang averages a high of 23°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 79 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 35% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 38°C (2022) and the record low is 4°C (1986). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Yichang weather in November
In November, Yichang averages a high of 17°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 30°C (1979) and the record low is -1°C (1975). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Yichang weather in December
In December, Yichang averages a high of 11°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 26°C (2023) and the record low is -6°C (1991).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Yichang
December is the sunniest month in Yichang, with estimated sunshine of 50% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 23%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 35% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Yichang is cloudier than 79% of China.
Humidity peaks in July at 82% and is lowest in December at 66%.
Yichang has about 51 days a year above 32°C. Yichang is hotter than 75% of China.
First and last freeze in Yichang
The first fall freeze in Yichang typically comes around December 17, and the last spring freeze around February 12. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 308 days.
Yichang weather records
These records cover YICHANG during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Yichang station is 41°C, on July 26, 1971. The coldest is -10°C, on January 30, 1977.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 229 mm of precipitation, on August 10, 1988.
31 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.2°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Yichang
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 11°C and lows near 4°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 13°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 23°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 15°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° | 9° | 26 mm | 8 | 72% | 42% | 22° | -10° |
| February | 4° | 12° | 38 mm | 9 | 72% | 36% | 28° | -4° |
| March | 8° | 17° | 59 mm | 11 | 71% | 33% | 33° | -1° |
| April | 13° | 23° | 101 mm | 12 | 73% | 29% | 37° | 1° |
| May | 18° | 27° | 141 mm | 14 | 76% | 24% | 39° | 10° |
| June | 22° | 31° | 159 mm | 13 | 79% | 24% | 40° | 14° |
| July | 24° | 32° | 213 mm | 14 | 82% | 23% | 41° | 17° |
| August | 24° | 32° | 179 mm | 13 | 77% | 36% | 40° | 17° |
| September | 20° | 28° | 108 mm | 11 | 74% | 40% | 40° | 12° |
| October | 15° | 23° | 79 mm | 10 | 75% | 35% | 38° | 4° |
| November | 9° | 17° | 49 mm | 9 | 74% | 44% | 30° | -1° |
| December | 4° | 11° | 18 mm | 6 | 66% | 50% | 26° | -6° |
Station: YICHANG, 2 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.
Yichang climate questions
How much rain does Yichang get?
Yichang gets 1170 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 128 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Yichang?
July is the wettest month in Yichang, with 213 mm. December is the driest, with 18 mm.
How many rainy days does Yichang have a year?
Yichang has about 128 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 14.
What is the hottest month in Yichang?
July is the warmest month in Yichang, with an average high of 32°C.
What is the coldest month in Yichang?
January is the coldest month in Yichang, with an average low of 2°C.
What is the record high temperature in Yichang?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Yichang station is 41°C, set on July 26, 1971. The record low is -10°C, on January 30, 1977.
What is the sunniest month in Yichang?
December is the sunniest month in Yichang, with estimated sunshine of 50% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Yichang?
The first fall freeze in Yichang typically comes around December 17. The last spring freeze is around February 12.
What is the best time to visit Yichang?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.