AI-generatedXiangyang at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,590 h
- Rain a year
- 944 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 71 m
Climate in Xiangyang
Xiangyang 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 10 °C. With around 1,590 hours of sunshine a year, Xiangyang is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 5.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Xiangyang
The best time to visit Xiangyang is from March to May and from September to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and from October to November. In July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 194 mm.
Xiangyang through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Xiangyang in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 18–29 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Xiangyang in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 32–33 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Xiangyang in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–29 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Xiangyang in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 10–13 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 12 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 – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
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 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:3418:00
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 06:19–07:07 · evening 17:27–18:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:09–06:19 · evening 18:15–18:25
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 Xiangyang compared with 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.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Xiangyang in October?
In October, Xiangyang is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Xiangyang.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 26 min06:34 – 18:00
- 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
- 57 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °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 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %73 %
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 Xiangyang
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October and April bring similar holiday weather to Xiangyang (score 76 and 78). Daytime highs are about the same. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 78 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 5.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Rainfall | 67 mm | 69 mm |
| Muggy days | 1 | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Xiangyang month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
41January10° · 3.4 h
In January, Xiangyang is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Xiangyang.
Xiangyang in January51February13° · 3.2 h
In February, Xiangyang is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 25 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Xiangyang.
Xiangyang in February77March18° · 4.1 h
In March, Xiangyang is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Xiangyang.
Xiangyang in March78April24° · 5.1 h
In April, Xiangyang is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Xiangyang.
Xiangyang in April63May29° · 5.0 h
In May, Xiangyang is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 92 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Xiangyang.
Xiangyang in May43June32° · 5.2 h
In June, Xiangyang is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 125 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, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Xiangyang.
Xiangyang in June26July33° · 5.1 h
In July, Xiangyang is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 194 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 Xiangyang.
Xiangyang in July33August33° · 5.2 h
In August, Xiangyang is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 161 mm in total. On about 25 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 Xiangyang.
Xiangyang in August63September29° · 4.4 h
In September, Xiangyang is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 91 mm in total. On about 12 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 Xiangyang.
Xiangyang in September76October24° · 4.3 h
In October, Xiangyang is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Xiangyang.
Xiangyang in October77November18° · 4.0 h
In November, Xiangyang is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Xiangyang.
Xiangyang in November49December12° · 3.2 h
In December, Xiangyang is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 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, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Xiangyang.
Xiangyang in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Xiangyang
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 108 days a year, mostly from June to September.
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 | 41 | 10° | −1° | 3.4 h | 4 | 21 |
| FebruaryFeb | 51 | 13° | 2° | 3.2 h | 5 | 25 |
| MarchMar | 77 | 18° | 7° | 4.1 h | 7 | 47 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 24° | 12° | 5.1 h | 8 | 69 |
| MayMay | 63 | 29° | 17° | 5.0 h | 9 | 92 |
| JuneJun | 43 | 32° | 21° | 5.2 h | 10 | 125 |
| JulyJul | 26 | 33° | 24° | 5.1 h | 14 | 194 |
| AugustAug | 33 | 33° | 23° | 5.2 h | 13 | 161 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 29° | 19° | 4.4 h | 9 | 91 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 24° | 13° | 4.3 h | 8 | 67 |
| NovemberNov | 77 | 18° | 7° | 4.0 h | 6 | 39 |
| DecemberDec | 49 | 12° | 1° | 3.2 h | 3 | 15 |
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
32.04° N, 112.14° E · 71 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine hours in Xiangyang
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 4.3 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Xiangyang, 38 % 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 Xiangyang: 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, Xiangyang has about 8 rainy days with 67 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Xiangyang
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 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 and clouds in Xiangyang
How breezy and how cloudy Xiangyang 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 Xiangyang 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 57 % of the sky over Xiangyang: variable cloud, with about 4.3 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 and humidity in Xiangyang
How often the day gets hot in Xiangyang (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, Xiangyang 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
Planning a trip to Xiangyang
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Xiangyang 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.
Xiangyang has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 31).
- 78
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 31
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 45
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 55 min
- Distance
- 8,650 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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Xiangyang compared
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Xiangyang vs Shiyan
In October the holiday weather in Xiangyang and Shiyan is about equally good (score 76 vs 72). During the day Shiyan is 2 °C cooler than Xiangyang.
| in October | Xiangyang | Shiyan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 72 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 9 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Sep – Nov | Mar – May, Sep – Nov |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Xiangyang ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Jinan22°89
- 3Shijiazhuang22°89
- 4Anyang23°88
- 5Xuzhou22°88
- 6Handan23°88
- 7Qufu22°88
- 8Linyi22°88
- 24XiangyangThis page24°76
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Frequently asked questions about Xiangyang
When is the best time to visit Xiangyang?
The best time to visit Xiangyang 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 Xiangyang?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Xiangyang?
Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 194 mm. The driest month is December with 15 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Xiangyang get?
Xiangyang gets around 1,590 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 5.2 hours a day; in February there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Xiangyang in?
Xiangyang is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Xiangyang?
A nonstop flight from London to Xiangyang takes about 10 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,650 km.
Which school holidays are best for Xiangyang?
Xiangyang has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 31). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 59, summer holidays 31, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 45.