Wuhan has a subtropical monsoon
climate with four distinct seasons. The ideal travel months to Wuhan
are March-April, and September-October. Travelers are advised to
avoid the scorching summer period of July and August with its 40  C
(104  F)
heat, and the cold winter time from November to later January with
its severe cold. Another weather caution is the summer period from
June to August with its heavy rain. Click here to see average Wuhan
monthly temperatures.
Summer in Wuhan is renowned for its scorching heat
and high humidity. Unlike most areas in northern China, which have
dry-heat summers, in summer Wuhan is known as an instant "steam
box. Cotton, rather than nylon clothing is recommended.
Although the temperature in Wuhan's winter is not as low as those
in the northern cities in China, the river winds and humidity can
make it as cold as ten degrees below zero, and some travelers suffer
from chilblains. Moreover, many hotels and guesthouses in Wuhan
do not have heaters. For winter travel, bring heavy overcoats, gloves
and scarves to protect against the wind and cold.
Festivals
Wuhan
International Tourist Festival
Date: Late September - Mid October
Place: Hankou, Wuhan
This festival began in 2002, and is a great annual event usually
held from the end of September to mid-October on the avenue beside
the river (Yanjiang Dadao). It is somewhat like a carnival in western
countries; thousands of joyful crowds, streets ablaze with activity,
grand parades accompanied by Chinese drum groups. Artists and performing
groups from different regions in China and from other countries
are invited and present wonderful music, dancing and acrobatic performances.
The events last for more than twenty days. If you ever have this
time period on your itinerary in Wuhan, we'd recommend that you
don't miss the Wuhan International Tourist Festival.
Plum Blossom Festival
Date: February - March
Place: East Lake, Hankou, Wuhan
Plum blossom is the city flower of Wuhan. From late February to
early March each year, the Plum Blossom Festival is held at the
scenic East Lake. Over 200 varieties of plum blossoms from different
areas in China are exhibited. Activities on the theme of plum blossom
such as Chinese calligraphy and paintings, plum mini-garden design
contests, music and dance performances are presented. Citizens whose
names have the Chinese character of plum can visit the whole East
Lake scenic area free. Enthusiastic photographers and young lovers
always go to find their "beloved".
This year, the festival started on February 18th,
due to the winter cold that had delayed the blossoms.

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