AI-generatedHandan at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Apr, Oct
- Warmest month
- Jun · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,140 h
- Rain a year
- 519 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 61 m
Climate in Handan
Handan has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year, Handan is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Handan
The best time to visit Handan is from March to April and in October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and in October. From June to July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The wettest month is July with 154 mm of precipitation.
Handan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Handan in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–30 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Handan in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 32–35 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Handan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–28 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Handan in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 6–10 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Apr, Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – April, October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
06:2817:47
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:12–07:03 · evening 17:12–18:03
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:02–06:12 · evening 18:03–18:13
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Handan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Handan in October?
In October, Handan is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 30 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Handan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min06:28 – 17:47
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Handan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Handan: score 93 against 88. In April, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. April has one more rainy day. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 93better |
| Daytime high | 23° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4better | 5 |
| Rainfall | 30 mm | 27 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Handan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
35January6° · 4.5 h
In January, Handan is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Handan.
Handan in January49February10° · 5.2 h
In February, Handan is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Handan.
Handan in February91March18° · 6.4 h
In March, Handan is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Handan.
Handan in March93April25° · 7.2 h
In April, Handan is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Handan.
Handan in April74May30° · 7.7 h
In May, Handan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 36 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Handan.
Handan in May40June35° · 7.1 h
In June, Handan is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Handan.
Handan in June28July34° · 5.6 h
In July, Handan is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 154 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Handan.
Handan in July42August32° · 5.6 h
In August, Handan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 120 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Handan.
Handan in August74September28° · 5.4 h
In September, Handan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 59 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Handan.
Handan in September88October23° · 5.5 h
In October, Handan is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 30 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Handan.
Handan in October72November15° · 5.2 h
In November, Handan is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Handan.
Handan in November36December8° · 4.8 h
In December, Handan is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Handan.
Handan in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Handan
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−5°), the warmest in July (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 70 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 35 | 6° | −5° | 4.5 h | 1 | 4 |
| FebruaryFeb | 49 | 10° | −3° | 5.2 h | 2 | 9 |
| MarchMar | 91 | 18° | 3° | 6.4 h | 3 | 12 |
| AprilApr | 93 | 25° | 10° | 7.2 h | 5 | 27 |
| MayMay | 74 | 30° | 16° | 7.7 h | 5 | 36 |
| JuneJun | 40 | 35° | 21° | 7.1 h | 7 | 49 |
| JulyJul | 28 | 34° | 23° | 5.6 h | 12 | 154 |
| AugustAug | 42 | 32° | 21° | 5.6 h | 12 | 120 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 28° | 16° | 5.4 h | 7 | 59 |
| OctoberOct | 88 | 23° | 10° | 5.5 h | 4 | 30 |
| NovemberNov | 72 | 15° | 2° | 5.2 h | 3 | 16 |
| DecemberDec | 36 | 8° | −4° | 4.8 h | 1 | 5 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
36.61° N, 114.49° E · 61 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine hours in Handan
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.5 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Handan, 49 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Handan: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Handan has about 4 rainy days with 30 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Handan
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Handan
How breezy and how cloudy Handan is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Handan typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over Handan: variable cloud, with about 5.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Handan
How often the day gets hot in Handan (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Handan has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Handan in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Handan has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36).
- 92
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 67
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 37
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 88
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 36
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 35 min
- Distance
- 8,360 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Handan vs Anyang
In October the holiday weather in Handan and Anyang is about equally good (score 88 vs 88). During the day it is about as warm in Anyang as in Handan. Anyang gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Handan | Anyang |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | Mar – Apr, Oct | Mar – Apr, Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Handan ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 11HandanThis page23°88
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Frequently asked questions about Handan
When is the best time to visit Handan?
The best time to visit Handan is from March to April and in October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Handan?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Handan?
The wettest month is July with 154 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Handan get?
Handan gets around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.7 hours a day; in January there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Handan in?
Handan is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Handan?
A nonstop flight from London to Handan takes about 10 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,360 km.
Which school holidays are best for Handan?
Handan has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 92, May half-term 67, summer holidays 37, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 36.