Yangtze River Climate and Average Weather
Climate of Yangtze River: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climate in Yangtze River month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 36° | 1,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 52° | 38° | 2,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 64° | 49° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 76° | 61° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 82° | 68° | 7,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 85° | 74° | 12,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 94° | 82° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 94° | 80° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 86° | 74° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 74° | 61° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 65° | 51° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 53° | 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.
How Yangtze River compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Yangtze River.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow River | 290 mi | 62°F | 35°F cooler | 34 in |
Best time to visit Yangtze River
Go in March, 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.
Summary
Yangtze River is a river in China. Yangtze River is a river known as the longest river in Asia.
The best time to visit Yangtze River is March, 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 94°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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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.
When is the best time to visit Yangtze River?
March, 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.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (rivers) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 August 22, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
