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Wuhu weather & best time to visit

City break

Wuhu at a glance

Best time
Apr – May, Oct – Nov
Warmest month
Jul · 33°
Sunshine a year
1,870 h
Rain a year
1,344 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+8
Elevation
9 m

Climate in Wuhu

Wuhu has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,870 hours of sunshine a year, Wuhu is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.7 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Wuhu

The best time to visit Wuhu is from April to May and from October to November. In October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from October to November. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. Rain is frequent from June to August; the wettest month is June with 276 mm.

Wuhu through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Wuhu in spring

Mar – May

70

Good

  • 17–28 °C by day
  • 5.3 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Wuhu in summer

Jun – Aug

36

Poor

  • 30–33 °C by day
  • 6.1 h of sun a day
  • 42 rainy days in all

Wuhu in autumn

Sep – Nov

74

Good

  • 18–29 °C by day
  • 5.1 h of sun a day
  • 23 rainy days in all

Wuhu in winter

Dec – Feb

37

Poor

  • 9–11 °C by day
  • 3.9 h of sun a day
  • 24 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, Oct – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Jul – Aug

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

Jun – Aug

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Wuhu for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: April, October

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

81

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: April – May, October – November

October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season

Good forSightseeing & walks

Keep in mindStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 18°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 24°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 17°

06:0817:36

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 05:53–06:41 · evening 17:03–17:51
Blue hour
Morning 05:44–05:53 · evening 17:51–18:00

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 Wuhu compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high26°21°
Night-time low17°11°
Daylight11.9 h11.0 h

What is the weather like in Wuhu in October?

In October, Wuhu is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Wuhu.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 28 min06:08 – 17:36
UV index
6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
53 %on averageAll months
Hot days
2 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+8offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %76 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • A jumper for the evenings

Compare two months in Wuhu

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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October and November bring similar holiday weather to Wuhu (score 81 and 77). In November, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. November has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.

October vs November, Wuhu
MonthOctoberNovember
Holiday weather score8177
Daytime high24°18°
Night-time low15°8°
Sunshine5.3 hbetter4.6 h
Rainy days7better8
Rainfall62 mm52 mmbetter
Muggy days40better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Wuhu month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

27January9° · 3.6 h

In January, Wuhu is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 64 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wuhu.

Wuhu in January
38February11° · 4.0 h

In February, Wuhu is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wuhu.

Wuhu in February
64March17° · 4.5 h

In March, Wuhu is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Wuhu.

Wuhu in March
76April23° · 5.6 h

In April, Wuhu is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Wuhu.

Wuhu in April
71May28° · 5.9 h

In May, Wuhu is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 140 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Wuhu.

Wuhu in May
46June30° · 5.0 h

In June, Wuhu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 276 mm in total. On about 17 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 Wuhu.

Wuhu in June
30July33° · 6.7 h

In July, Wuhu is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 196 mm. 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 Wuhu.

Wuhu in July
33August33° · 6.5 h

In August, Wuhu is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 148 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wuhu.

Wuhu in August
65September29° · 5.4 h

In September, Wuhu is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 82 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Wuhu.

Wuhu in September
81October24° · 5.3 h

In October, Wuhu is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Wuhu.

Wuhu in October
77November18° · 4.6 h

In November, Wuhu is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Wuhu.

Wuhu in November
45December11° · 4.2 h

In December, Wuhu is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Wuhu.

Wuhu in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Wuhu

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 4 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 122 days a year, mostly from June to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 24°Night 15°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan279°1°3.6 h964
FebruaryFeb3811°3°4.0 h1072
MarchMar6417°7°4.5 h11100
AprilApr7623°13°5.6 h10116
MayMay7128°18°5.9 h11140
JuneJun4630°22°5.0 h14276
JulyJul3033°25°6.7 h14196
AugustAug3333°25°6.5 h14148
SeptemberSep6529°21°5.4 h882
OctoberOct8124°15°5.3 h762
NovemberNov7718°8°4.6 h852
DecemberDec4511°2°4.2 h638

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

31.35° N, 118.43° E · 9 m · Asia/Shanghai

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Wuhu

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,870 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 6.7 h a day
Least sunshine
Jan · 3.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.3 hDaylight 11.5 hShare of daylight 46 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Wuhu, 46 % 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

Rain in Wuhu: 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.

Per year
1,344 mm on 121 days
Wettest month
Jun · 276 mm
Driest month
Dec · 38 mm
OctoberRainy days 7Rainfall 62 mm

In October, Wuhu has about 7 rainy days with 62 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Wuhu

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 20 min
Fair skin
about 25 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 Wuhu

How breezy and how cloudy Wuhu 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.

Year average
14 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 16 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 14 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Wuhu 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.

Year average
61 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Dec · 48 %
Cloudiest month
Jun · 75 %
OctoberCloud cover 53 %Sunshine 5.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Wuhu: variable cloud, with about 5.3 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 Wuhu

How often the day gets hot in Wuhu (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
92 days
Hottest month
Jul · 33 °C
Hot months
Jun – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 2Daytime high 24 °C

In October, Wuhu has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °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

Snow

Snow in Wuhu

Snow is possible in Wuhu, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.

Snow days a year
3 days
Fresh snow a year
16 cm
Snow possible
Jan

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Wuhu.

Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.

Planning a trip to Wuhu

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Wuhu 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.

Wuhu has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 32).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    72

    Good

    • 21 °C by day
    • 5.3 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    66

    Good

    • 28 °C by day
    • 5.7 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    32

    Poor

    • 33 °C by day
    • 6.6 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    81

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 24 °C by day
    • 5.3 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    36

    Poor

    • 10 °C by day
    • 3.9 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 11 h 25 min
Distance
9,050 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.

Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Storm season

Wuhu lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May
  6. June: Season
  7. July: Season
  8. August: Peak
  9. September: Peak
  10. October: Peak
  11. November: Season
  12. December

Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.

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Wuhu vs Nanjing

In October the holiday weather in Wuhu and Nanjing is about equally good (score 81 vs 82). During the day Nanjing is 1 °C cooler than Wuhu.

Wuhu vs Nanjing, in October
in OctoberWuhuNanjing
Holiday weather score8182
Daytime high24°23°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days77
Best timeApr – May, Oct – NovApr – May, Sep – Nov

Through the year

OctoberWuhu 24°Nanjing 23°
WuhuNanjing
Go to Nanjing
Ranking

China in October: the best places

In October, Wuhu ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Qingdao21°21°90
  2. 2Xuzhou22°88
  3. 3Linyi22°88
  4. 4Qufu22°88
  5. 5Jingdezhen26°84
  6. 6Nanchang25°84
  7. 7Kaifeng23°84
  8. 8Zhujiajiao24°83
  9. 14WuhuThis page24°81
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Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Wuhu's – good alternatives.

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Frequently asked questions about Wuhu

When is the best time to visit Wuhu?

The best time to visit Wuhu is from April to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Wuhu?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.

When does it rain most in Wuhu?

Rain is frequent from June to August; the wettest month is June with 276 mm. The driest month is December with 38 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Wuhu get?

Wuhu gets around 1,870 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.7 hours a day; in January there are 3.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Wuhu in?

Wuhu is on UTC+8 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Wuhu?

A nonstop flight from London to Wuhu takes about 11 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,050 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

When is typhoon season in Wuhu?

Wuhu lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

Which school holidays are best for Wuhu?

Wuhu has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 32). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 72, May half-term 66, summer holidays 32, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 36.