Weather in Nanchang

What is the weather like in Nanchang?
Nanchang has a subtropical monsoon climate which means a hot and humid summer and a mild damp winter. Spring is generally wet with heavy rainfall between April and June. Autumn is usually the most pleasant season, though it is all too short.

Spring (mid March - mid May)
Although it is quite wet, spring in Nanchang can be quite a pleasant time of year. Early morning and evening are still quite chilly but midday can be pretty warm so it is best to wear layers which you can take off or put back on as the temperature changes throughout the day. Keep an umbrella to hand though as April and May see a sharp increase in Nanchang’s rainfall.

Summer (mid May - mid September)
If there’s no reason for you to be in Nanchang during the summer months then don’t stay. Hot and very humid, even the locals complain about the summer here. Wear light clothes and stick to well ventilated or air-conditioned rooms. Even then you’ll often find your clothes stick to your skin. July and August are the hottest months, with temperatures averaging 29.4 degrees centigrade, and there is little difference between morning, noon and night. Many locals flee the city for the cooler climes of Lushan, as the only respite from the summer heat is when tropical storms hit China’s east coast bringing a welcome few days of cool mild weather to inland Nanchang. It is not for nothing that Nanchang is considered one of China’s “Four Furnaces”. Summer also sees some spectacular storms of thunder, lightening and very heavy rain.

Autumn (September - October)
As September progresses the temperature begins to fall and Nanchang starts to breathe once more. Nevertheless it can still be uncomfortably hot from midday to late afternoon. October is usually a very pleasant month, and it is probably the best time to visit Nanchang with low rainfall and mild temperatures.

Winter (mid November - mid March)
Although cities in the north of China are far colder than Nanchang in the winter you will be cold here all the time. This is due to the lack of central heating in almost every building. Locals wrap up with long thermal underwear, thick jumpers and heavy coats. Even in offices and classrooms people rarely take off their coats during the winter months. To make matters worse winters are damp and the cold can really get into your bones. If you don’t want feet like blocks of ice invest in a few pairs of very thick socks and lined boots. Despite the fact that the temperature rarely drops below freezing and snow is rare, the winter months in Nanchang can be very miserable.

Useful Links

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