Yichang is in a sub-tropical monsoon zone with four distinct seasons. It enjoys abundant sunshine and rainfall, and the average annual temperature is around 15C (59F). June and July are the hottest months as well as the plum rain seasons-a period of unsettled weather with frequent, soaking rains and the temperature is about 25C (95F) on average.

It is not wise to visit in summer; because the plum rain at this season brings great trouble for transportation. The winter is fairly cold, which is not suitable for travel either. The best seasons for visiting are spring and autumn, when the climate is favorable and pleasant. 

Yichang's warm, moist climate makes it an ideal area for growing oranges which are harvested in August. The Chinese traditional dragon-boat festival is the fifteenth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese lunar calendar. This festival is more ceremonious here as it is in memory of a great people of this city-Qu Yuan.

Detailed information about the Average, Maximun and Minimum Temperatures and the rainfall in Yichang.

Average Data	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June
Average High (F)	45/49	49/52	59/61	69/73	77/81	85/88
Average High (C)	7/9	9/11	15/17	21/23	25/27	29/31
Average Low (F)	32/35	36/39	43/46	54/57	63/66	70/73
Average Low (C)	0/2	2/4	6/8	12/14	17/19	21/23
Rain (in)	0.8/0.9	1.2/1.3	2.2/2.3	3.9/4.0	5.1/5.2	6.3/6.4
Rain (mm)	18/23	27/32	54/595	97/102	129/131	159/164

Average Data	July	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High (F)	89/93	89/93	80/85	71/74	61/65	50/53
Average High (C)	32/34	32/34	27/29	22/23	16/18	10/12
Average Low (F)	75/78	74/77	67/69	56/59	47/50	37/40
Average Low (C)	24/26	23/25	19/21	13/15	8/10	3/5
Rain (in)	8.7/8.8	7.0/7.1	4.2/4.3	3.0/3.1	1.5/1.6	0.8/0.9
Rain (mm)	221/226	177/182	108/113	77/82	36/41	17/22