Geography of Yangtze River
Geography of Yangtze River: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Yangtze River
Yellow River is 290 mi to the north, Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor is 393 mi to the north-west, Terracotta Army is 393 mi to the north-west and Shanghai is 427 mi to the east.
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Coordinates: 30°35′34.1″N 114°18′19.8″E (30.5928, 114.3055)
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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.
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).
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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. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 23, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
