Yellow River Climate and Average Weather
Climate of Yellow River: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climate in Yellow 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 | 45° | 29° | 0,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 51° | 33° | 0,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 62° | 44° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 78° | 57° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 85° | 65° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 92° | 73° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 93° | 78° | 8,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 89° | 75° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 80° | 66° | 7,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 69° | 54° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 60° | 44° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 47° | 31° | 0,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Yellow River
Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Yellow River compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Yellow River.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor | 249 mi | 60°F | 34°F cooler | 26 in |
| Terracotta Army | 249 mi | 60°F | 34°F cooler | 26 in |
| Yangtze River | 290 mi | 66°F | +35°F warmer | 51 in |
Best time to visit Yellow River
Go in April, May and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, July and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Summary
Yellow River is a river in China. Yellow River is a river known as the cradle of Chinese civilisation.
The best time to visit Yellow River is April, May and October. The climate is continental. January, July and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 93°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 29°F.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Yellow River?
Yellow River is a river in China. Its coordinates are 34.7466, 113.6254. It lies in Asia.
When is the best time to visit Yellow River?
April, May and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Yellow River, which has a continental climate. January, July and December 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.
