River in China

Yangtze River Climate and Average Weather

Climate of Yangtze River: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☁️ 63°F now🕔 12:16 PM local📅 Best: September, October and November

Climate in Yangtze River month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January51°36°1,8 in★★★☆☆
February52°38°2,9 in★★★☆☆
March64°49°3,3 in★★★★☆
April76°61°5,1 in★★★★☆
May82°68°7,0 in★★★☆☆
June85°74°12,9 in★★★☆☆
July94°82°6,2 in★★★☆☆
August95°81°3,9 in★★★☆☆
September86°73°2,1 in★★★★☆
October74°61°2,6 in★★★★☆
November65°51°1,6 in★★★★☆
December53°39°1,3 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Yangtze River

Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day104°FAug 5, 2025
Coldest night20°FFeb 5, 2024
Wettest day5,0 inJun 28, 2024

How Yangtze River compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Yangtze River.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Yellow River290 mi62°F35°F cooler33 in

Best time to visit Yangtze River

Go in September, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: February, June and July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★☆
April★★★★☆
May★★★☆☆
June★★★☆☆
July★★★☆☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★★★☆
October★★★★☆
November★★★★☆
December★★★☆☆

What this means for Yangtze River

Compared with normal

Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 71°F is 3.2°F below the 74°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 62% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Travel and driving

Visibility is down to 2,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 76°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid February, June and July - historically the least comfortable months here.

Summary

Yangtze River is a river in China. Yangtze River is a river known as the longest river in Asia.

Right now it is 63°F (17°C) in Yangtze River with overcast. It feels like 65°F. Today runs from 59°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 62%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Yangtze River is September, October and November. The climate is continental. February, June and July tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 95°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 71°F is 3.2°F below the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Yangtze River today at 9.7/10. Visibility is down to 2,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Yangtze River

TypeRiver
CountryChina
ContinentAsia
Coordinates30°35′34.1″N 114°18′19.8″E (30.5928, 114.3055)
Length3.915 mi
Known forthe longest river in Asia
Local time12:16 PM (UTC+08:00)
Best monthsSeptember, October and November
ClimateContinental

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Yangtze River?

Yangtze River is a river in China. Its coordinates are 30.5928, 114.3055. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Yangtze River right now?

It is currently 63°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 84% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Yangtze River?

September, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Yangtze River, which has a continental climate. February, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Yangtze River in?

Yangtze River observes Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00). The local time is 12:16 PM.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (rivers) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 23, 2026 at 12:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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