AI-generatedXuchang at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Apr, Oct
- Warmest month
- Jun · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,880 h
- Rain a year
- 763 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 71 m
Climate in Xuchang
Xuchang has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year, Xuchang is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 6.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Xuchang
The best time to visit Xuchang is from March to April and in October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and from September to November. From June to 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 201 mm.
Xuchang through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Xuchang in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–29 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Xuchang in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 32–33 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Xuchang in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 16–28 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Xuchang in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 8–11 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 9 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, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – 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
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – April, October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:2817:52
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 06:13–07:02 · evening 17:18–18:07
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:03–06:13 · evening 18:07–18:17
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 Xuchang 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 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Xuchang in October?
In October, Xuchang is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Xuchang.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 23 min06:28 – 17:52
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °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 %32 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %90 %
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 Xuchang
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 Xuchang: score 89 against 83. In April, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 89better |
| Daytime high | 23° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Rainfall | 43 mm | 39 mm |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Xuchang month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
32January8° · 3.7 h
In January, Xuchang is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Xuchang.
Xuchang in January51February11° · 4.4 h
In February, Xuchang is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Xuchang.
Xuchang in February81March17° · 5.1 h
In March, Xuchang is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 30 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Xuchang.
Xuchang in March89April24° · 6.4 h
In April, Xuchang is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 39 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Xuchang.
Xuchang in April73May29° · 6.5 h
In May, Xuchang is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 58 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Xuchang.
Xuchang in May43June33° · 6.3 h
In June, Xuchang is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 92 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Xuchang.
Xuchang in June27July33° · 5.5 h
In July, Xuchang is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 201 mm in total. On about 26 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 Xuchang.
Xuchang in July40August32° · 5.4 h
In August, Xuchang is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 133 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 Xuchang.
Xuchang in August70September28° · 4.9 h
In September, Xuchang is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 92 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Xuchang.
Xuchang in September83October23° · 4.9 h
In October, Xuchang is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Xuchang.
Xuchang in October73November16° · 4.5 h
In November, Xuchang is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Xuchang.
Xuchang in November41December10° · 4.0 h
In December, Xuchang is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Xuchang.
Xuchang 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 Xuchang
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 12°. 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 (−3°), 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 85 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 | 32 | 8° | −3° | 3.7 h | 3 | 15 |
| FebruaryFeb | 51 | 11° | 0° | 4.4 h | 4 | 17 |
| MarchMar | 81 | 17° | 5° | 5.1 h | 5 | 30 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 24° | 11° | 6.4 h | 5 | 39 |
| MayMay | 73 | 29° | 17° | 6.5 h | 6 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 43 | 33° | 22° | 6.3 h | 8 | 92 |
| JulyJul | 27 | 33° | 24° | 5.5 h | 14 | 201 |
| AugustAug | 40 | 32° | 23° | 5.4 h | 12 | 133 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 28° | 18° | 4.9 h | 9 | 92 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 23° | 12° | 4.9 h | 5 | 43 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 16° | 5° | 4.5 h | 5 | 31 |
| DecemberDec | 41 | 10° | −1° | 4.0 h | 2 | 12 |
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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Xuchang
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 4.9 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Xuchang, 43 % 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 Xuchang: 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, Xuchang has about 5 rainy days with 43 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Xuchang
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 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 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 Xuchang
How breezy and how cloudy Xuchang 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 Xuchang typically peaks at 13 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 54 % of the sky over Xuchang: variable cloud, with about 4.9 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 Xuchang
How often the day gets hot in Xuchang (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, Xuchang 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
Snow
Snow in Xuchang
Snow is possible in Xuchang, 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 calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Xuchang.
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 Xuchang
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Xuchang 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.
Xuchang has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 35).
- 87
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 67
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 35
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 83
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 37
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 3.9 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
- 8,560 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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Xuchang vs Zhengzhou
In October the holiday weather in Xuchang and Zhengzhou is about equally good (score 83 vs 83). During the day Zhengzhou is 1 °C cooler than Xuchang.
| in October | Xuchang | Zhengzhou |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 83 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Mar – Apr, Oct | Mar – May, Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Xuchang ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Xuchang
When is the best time to visit Xuchang?
The best time to visit Xuchang 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 Xuchang?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Xuchang?
Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 201 mm. The driest month is December with 12 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Xuchang get?
Xuchang gets around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.5 hours a day; in January there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Xuchang in?
Xuchang is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Xuchang?
A nonstop flight from London to Xuchang takes about 10 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,560 km.
Which school holidays are best for Xuchang?
Xuchang has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 35). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 87, May half-term 67, summer holidays 35, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 37.