Best time to visit Hefei: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Hefei are Apr, May, Sep and Oct.
Best months
Apr, May, Sep and Oct
Peak season
Apr, May, Sep and Oct
Off season
Jan, Feb and Jul
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: -0.2°C – 10.2°C
Rain: 32mm
Sunshine: 7.1h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
Feb
Temp: 1.4°C – 10.1°C
Rain: 50mm
Sunshine: 5.9h/day
Visit score: 3.5/10
Mar
Temp: 7.3°C – 18.3°C
Rain: 53mm
Sunshine: 7.2h/day
Visit score: 5.3/10
Apr
BestTemp: 13.7°C – 24.1°C
Rain: 88mm
Sunshine: 7.6h/day
Visit score: 8/10
May
BestTemp: 17.5°C – 27.3°C
Rain: 152mm
Sunshine: 8.6h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Jun
Temp: 21.9°C – 29.6°C
Rain: 186mm
Sunshine: 7.2h/day
Visit score: 7/10
Jul
Temp: 26.4°C – 33.5°C
Rain: 214mm
Sunshine: 8.9h/day
Visit score: 3.8/10
Aug
Temp: 25.9°C – 33.7°C
Rain: 95mm
Sunshine: 10.4h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
Sep
BestTemp: 22.2°C – 29.4°C
Rain: 107mm
Sunshine: 7.2h/day
Visit score: 7.9/10
Oct
BestTemp: 14.8°C – 23°C
Rain: 55mm
Sunshine: 6.4h/day
Visit score: 8.6/10
Nov
Temp: 8.4°C – 17.7°C
Rain: 30mm
Sunshine: 7.7h/day
Visit score: 6.3/10
Dec
Temp: 1.7°C – 10.8°C
Rain: 28mm
Sunshine: 7.2h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
When to go, and when not to
April, May, September, and October stand out as Hefei's best months, and the weather data explains why. April offers warm highs around 24C with solid sunshine and moderate rainfall, September brings high temperatures near 29C paired with strong sunshine, and October combines mild highs of about 23C with the lowest rainfall of the four peak months alongside good sunshine hours.
The trade-off is that this same stretch is the city's peak season, so travelers weighing quieter alternatives should look at the off-season months of January, February, and July instead. May, while still a peak month, brings much heavier rain at 152mm, and July marks the wettest and hottest point of the year with 214mm of rain and highs of 33.5C, both of which make it the least comfortable month even though it falls in the cheaper off-season window.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.