Wuhan Weather

Located in the central part of China, the Wuhan City has a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons: warm spring from March to May, quite humid summer from June to August, cool autumn from September to November, and mild winter from December to February. Hills in the north and south make heat of the city not easy to dissipate, and more than 100 lakes in the city lead to high humidity.
 In Wuhan, the temperature sees obvious variations between different seasons. The weather of Wuhan is scorching in summer, and the temperature can be over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) for consecutive days, making it unbearably hot outdoors and unsuitable for sightseeing activities. Such a high-temperature condition further makes Wuhan one of four “furnace cities” in summer of China. While in winter, the weather gets cold, and the lowest average temperature won’t be under 0°C (32°F). In spring and autumn, the weather is generally moderate, and the temperature ranges from 7 to 28°C (45 to 82°F).
 The precipitation of Wuhan has a close connection with monsoons. In summer, affected by the southeast monsoon, the rainfall is significantly higher than that in the other season. The plum rain season comes in around mid-June and continues for a month, bringing constant wet days and short-term heavy rain to the city. So, the city in this period experiences both high temperature and high rainfall. As for precipitation in other seasons, it has relatively low intensity and basically won’t last for many days. In winter, it may snow slightly or moderately.
 The day with the longest daytime falls in June, and it lasts for about 14 hours and 10 minutes. The shortest daytime has a duration for about 10 hours and 10 minutes, and it appears in December.
 To enjoy sightseeing in relatively comfortable weather conditions, it’s the most recommended to travel to Wuhan in spring and autumn, when the weather of the city is neither too hot nor too cold, suitable to enjoy natural scenery and visit cultural attractions here.

The climate of Wuhan gets pleasantly warm in this season, and the monthly highest temperature gradually rises from about 14 to 26°C (57 to 79°F) on average. In such a pleasant weather condition, people just feel very comfortable when traveling around the city. Even in early spring, the lowest temperature won’t decrease below 0°C (32°F), so the weather is just a little cold before sunrise. As for the precipitation, Wuhan only gets light or moderate rain, which has a limited influence on your tour. If you plan to visit Wuhan in Spring, 2026, the weather conditions are good.
 Long-sleeved shirts, thin knitted sweaters, trench coats, thin long pants, and breathable flats / sneakers.
 Travelling to Wuhan in spring, you cannot miss its most exceptional flower views. Cherry blossoms in the East Lake Scenic Area and also Wuhan University are delicate in pink and white colors, and look even more attractive when illuminated by bright lights at night. In April, hills in Huangpi Mulan Cultural and Ecological Tourism Area are covered with rosy azaleas. Besides, in warm sunshine and gentle breezes, it’s wonderful to have a city walk and visit Yellow Crane Tower, Wuhan’s landmark.
 Wuhan in summer has scorching and damp weather, with its highest temperature over 40°C (104°F) and humidity reaching 80%. Such a humid environment makes it unsuitable to stay outdoors for a long time, and strong sunlight radiation easily causes sunburn. In addition to unbearably high temperature, this season receives high precipitation. The plum rain season lasts from around mid-June to mid-July, during which constant rainy days make it inconvenient to tour around the city.
 Quick-dry summer clothes such as vests, T-shirts, shorts, dresses, sandals / light-weight sneakers, and raingear.
 To escape burning heat, the Coolness Village in Huangpi Mulan is a good destination, whose average temperature is about 4 to 6°C (39 to 43°F) lower than that in downtown Wuhan. You can feel great joy when drifting in the cool water channel. In the evening, the best thing to do is to take a ferry and admire the illuminated Yangtze River Bridge.
 In autumn, the weather of Wuhan is marked by moderate temperature and low rainfall, which is suitable for people to fully explore the city. Although in general, there is a decrease in temperature month by month, it won’t drop below 0°C (32°F), so the weather won’t be freezing even in late autumn. Rainy days are no more than 9 per month this season, so there are enough sunny or cloudy days for you to enjoy your Wuhan tour.
 Long-sleeved shirts, hoodies / thin jackets, jeans, flats / sneakers, and a sun hat.
 Foliage and harvest scenes are two highlights in Wuhan’s autumn. In East Lake, golden and red maple leaves by the bank are the best photo background. Ginkgo trees more than 300 years old in the Guiyuan Temple is the most beautiful in a year with its golden leaves. You can further explore the ancient village in Huangpi Mulan, and enjoy the authentic sun-drying views features baskets of red chili and yellow corns.
 The weather gets cold and sometimes freezing in winter, and the lowest temperature even drops to -6°C (21°F). During the day, the highest temperature ranges from 8 to 11°C (46 to 52°F), bringing coolness to the city. One unneglectable factor is the humidity, which is between 74% and 77% averagely, making people feel even more frigid. Precipitation is in forms of rain and snow in this season. It should be further noted that the air may be lightly polluted sometimes, so protection is necessary.
 Thermal underwear, sweaters, cotton / down jackets, thermal leggings, thick pants, sneakers / boots, and masks.
 In this cold season, it’s suggested to arrange more indoor activities for your tour, such as viewing the precious sword and chime bells in the Hubei Provincial Museum and having local snacks in Hubu Alley. Besides, even in the frigid climate, don’t forget to go to the East Lake and view the metasequoia trees in December and plum blossoms in February.