AI-generatedNanyang at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,770 h
- Rain a year
- 884 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 126 m
Climate in Nanyang
Nanyang has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year, Nanyang is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 6.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Nanyang
The best time to visit Nanyang is from March to May and from September to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to November. Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 218 mm.
Nanyang through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nanyang in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 16–28 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Nanyang in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Nanyang in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 16–28 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Nanyang in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 7–11 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
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
Good
Best time to visit: March – May, September – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:3317:58
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:18–07:06 · evening 17:25–18:13
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:08–06:18 · evening 18:13–18:23
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 Nanyang 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 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Nanyang in October?
In October, Nanyang is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Nanyang.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 25 min06:33 – 17:58
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 58 %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 %27 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %77 %
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 Nanyang
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 Nanyang: score 84 against 78. Daytime highs are about the same. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 84better |
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h | 6.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Rainfall | 59 mm | 55 mm |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Nanyang month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
31January7° · 3.2 h
In January, Nanyang is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nanyang.
Nanyang in January49February11° · 4.1 h
In February, Nanyang is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Nanyang.
Nanyang in February72March16° · 4.8 h
In March, Nanyang is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Nanyang.
Nanyang in March84April23° · 6.0 h
In April, Nanyang is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Nanyang.
Nanyang in April76May28° · 5.9 h
In May, Nanyang is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 78 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Nanyang.
Nanyang in May49June32° · 5.6 h
In June, Nanyang is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 117 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Nanyang.
Nanyang in June32July32° · 5.5 h
In July, Nanyang is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 218 mm. On about 25 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 Nanyang.
Nanyang in July41August32° · 5.7 h
In August, Nanyang is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 147 mm in total. On about 22 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 Nanyang.
Nanyang in August72September28° · 4.8 h
In September, Nanyang is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 91 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Nanyang.
Nanyang in September78October23° · 4.6 h
In October, Nanyang is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Nanyang.
Nanyang in October69November16° · 4.1 h
In November, Nanyang is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Nanyang.
Nanyang in November40December10° · 3.7 h
In December, Nanyang is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Nanyang.
Nanyang in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nanyang
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°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in July (24°). 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 93 days a year, mostly from June 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 | 31 | 7° | −1° | 3.2 h | 3 | 15 |
| FebruaryFeb | 49 | 11° | 1° | 4.1 h | 4 | 21 |
| MarchMar | 72 | 16° | 6° | 4.8 h | 6 | 38 |
| AprilApr | 84 | 23° | 12° | 6.0 h | 7 | 55 |
| MayMay | 76 | 28° | 17° | 5.9 h | 8 | 78 |
| JuneJun | 49 | 32° | 22° | 5.6 h | 9 | 117 |
| JulyJul | 32 | 32° | 24° | 5.5 h | 15 | 218 |
| AugustAug | 41 | 32° | 24° | 5.7 h | 13 | 147 |
| SeptemberSep | 72 | 28° | 19° | 4.8 h | 9 | 91 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 23° | 13° | 4.6 h | 7 | 59 |
| NovemberNov | 69 | 16° | 6° | 4.1 h | 5 | 37 |
| DecemberDec | 40 | 10° | 1° | 3.7 h | 3 | 11 |
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
33.01° N, 112.55° E · 126 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Nanyang
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 4.6 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Nanyang, 40 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 12 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Nanyang: 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, Nanyang has about 7 rainy days with 59 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Nanyang
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Nanyang
How breezy and how cloudy Nanyang 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 Nanyang typically peaks at 12 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 58 % of the sky over Nanyang: variable cloud, with about 4.6 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Nanyang
How often the day gets hot in Nanyang (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, Nanyang 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
Planning a trip to Nanyang
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Nanyang 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.
Nanyang has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36).
- 80
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 38
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 78
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 36
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 50 min
- Distance
- 8,580 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.
Good to know: China
- Currency
- Chinese Yuan (CNY)
- Language
- Chinese
- Sockets
- Type A, C, I · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +86
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Nanyang vs Xiangyang
In October the holiday weather in Nanyang and Xiangyang is about equally good (score 78 vs 77). During the day Xiangyang is 1 °C warmer than Nanyang.
| in October | Nanyang | Xiangyang |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 8 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Sep – Nov | Mar – May, Sep – Nov |
Through the year
Best places in the country
China in October: the best places
In October, Nanyang ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Nanyang
When is the best time to visit Nanyang?
The best time to visit Nanyang is from March to May and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Nanyang?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Nanyang?
Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 218 mm. The driest month is December with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nanyang get?
Nanyang gets around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 6.0 hours a day; in January there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Nanyang in?
Nanyang is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Nanyang?
A nonstop flight from London to Nanyang takes about 10 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,580 km.
Which school holidays are best for Nanyang?
Nanyang has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 80, May half-term 71, summer holidays 38, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 36.