Botou, China Weather & Climate 2026

BSk Cold Semi-Arid

Monthly climate averages for Botou, China. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

Climate Overview

Botou, China experiences average highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 5 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 0.8°C (1.4°F) across the available records.

Drier season: Jan–Dec Wetter season: May–Oct

At-a-Glance Climate Summary

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Key figures

Climate Score
5.9/10
Best: April, May, September
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 20°C / 10°C
Feels Like 19°C / 8°C
Rainy Days 5
Rainfall 46 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 55%
Wind Speed 16 km/h
Dew Point 6°C
Snow Days 2 days
Frost Days 21 days
Best Time to Visit
Hottest Month
33°C
June
Avg Low22°C
Rain7days
Coldest Month
-6°C
January
Avg High4°C
Rain1days
Driest Month
1days
January
Avg High4°C
Avg Low-6°C
Windiest Month
20 km/h
April (Gusts 41)

Worst Time to Visit

Consider avoiding January, February, July, December due to less favorable weather conditions.

Sun Position
Sunrise 04:52
Daylight 14.8h
Sunset 19:39

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Botou, China

Continent
Asia
Country
China
City
Botou
Population
63K
Coordinates
38.07°, 116.57°

Seasonal Breakdown

Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 4 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 10 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 4 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 6°C
Avg Low -5°C
Rain 1 days/mo

Climate Charts

Based on historical averages (2016–2025)

Monthly Temperatures

42°C 36°C 30°C 24°C 18°C 12°C 6°C 0°C -6°C -12°C -18°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.

Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 4°C / -6°C . Feb: 8°C / -3°C . Mar: 16°C / 4°C . Apr: 23°C / 10°C . May: 28°C / 16°C . Jun: 33°C / 22°C . Jul: 33°C / 24°C . Aug: 31°C / 23°C . Sep: 28°C / 18°C . Oct: 20°C / 10°C . Nov: 13°C / 2°C . Dec: 5°C / -5°C .

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm 30 mm 60 mm 90 mm 120 mm 150 mm 180 mm JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Rainfall

Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 2 mm. Feb: 10 mm. Mar: 7 mm. Apr: 23 mm. May: 30 mm. Jun: 55 mm. Jul: 158 mm. Aug: 171 mm. Sep: 32 mm. Oct: 45 mm. Nov: 15 mm. Dec: 4 mm.

Monthly Humidity

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Humidity

Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 50%. Feb: 48%. Mar: 43%. Apr: 43%. May: 46%. Jun: 51%. Jul: 72%. Aug: 77%. Sep: 65%. Oct: 59%. Nov: 57%. Dec: 52%.

Monthly Wind Speed

0 15 30 45 60 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Wind SpeedGusts

Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 14 km/h . Feb: 16 km/h . Mar: 18 km/h . Apr: 20 km/h . May: 19 km/h . Jun: 17 km/h . Jul: 14 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 14 km/h . Oct: 15 km/h . Nov: 16 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .

Sunshine

0 3 6 9 12 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunshine

Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 10h. May: 11h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 8h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 8h.

UV Index

0 3 6 8 11 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
UV Index

Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 3.

Monthly Daylight Hours

16h 14h 12h 10h 8h JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Dew Point & Comfort

28°C 24°C 20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C -8°C -12°C -16°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive

Snow Days

0 1 2 3 4 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Snow DaysSnowfall

Snow Days: Jan: 2 days. Feb: 2 days. Mar: 0 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 2 days.

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January
Poor
Temp
4°C / -6°C
Feels Like
-1°C / -11°C
Rain
1days (2 mm) Excellent
Sun
8h Good
Humidity
50% Moderate
UV
2.9 Moderate
Snow Days
2days
February
Poor
Temp
8°C / -3°C
Feels Like
3°C / -8°C
Rain
1days (10 mm) Excellent
Sun
8.6h Good
Humidity
48% Moderate
UV
3.8 Moderate
Snow Days
2days
March
Fair
Temp
16°C / 4°C
Feels Like
13°C / 0°C
Rain
2days (7 mm) Excellent
Sun
9.7h Good
Humidity
43% Moderate
UV
5.2 High
April best
Excellent
Temp
23°C / 10°C
Feels Like
20°C / 7°C
Rain
4days (23 mm) Good
Sun
10h Excellent
Humidity
43% Moderate
UV
6.5 High
May best
Excellent
Temp
28°C / 16°C
Feels Like
27°C / 14°C
Rain
5days (30 mm) Good
Sun
10.7h Excellent
Humidity
46% Moderate
UV
6.7 High
June
Good
Temp
33°C / 22°C
Feels Like
34°C / 22°C
Rain
7days (55 mm) Good
Sun
11.1h Excellent
Humidity
51% Moderate
UV
7.3 Very High
July
Poor
Temp
33°C / 24°C
Feels Like
37°C / 28°C
Rain
12days (158 mm) Wet
Sun
9.9h Good
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
7.1 Very High
August
Fair
Temp
31°C / 23°C
Feels Like
35°C / 26°C
Rain
12days (171 mm) Wet
Sun
9.3h Good
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
6.5 High
September best
Excellent
Temp
28°C / 18°C
Feels Like
29°C / 18°C
Rain
5days (32 mm) Good
Sun
9.4h Good
Humidity
65% Muggy
UV
5.3 High
October
Good
Temp
20°C / 10°C
Feels Like
18°C / 8°C
Rain
5days (45 mm) Good
Sun
7.9h Good
Humidity
59% Moderate
UV
4.1 Moderate
November
Fair
Temp
13°C / 2°C
Feels Like
9°C / -1°C
Rain
3days (15 mm) Excellent
Sun
7.8h Good
Humidity
57% Moderate
UV
3.1 Moderate
December
Poor
Temp
5°C / -5°C
Feels Like
0°C / -10°C
Rain
1days (4 mm) Excellent
Sun
7.6h Good
Humidity
52% Moderate
UV
2.6 Moderate
Snow Days
2days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 4°C / -6°C -1°C / -11°C 1days (2 mm) Excellent 8h Good 50% Moderate 2.9 Moderate Poor View Details
February 8°C / -3°C 3°C / -8°C 1days (10 mm) Excellent 8.6h Good 48% Moderate 3.8 Moderate Poor View Details
March 16°C / 4°C 13°C / 0°C 2days (7 mm) Excellent 9.7h Good 43% Moderate 5.2 High Fair View Details
April best 23°C / 10°C 20°C / 7°C 4days (23 mm) Good 10h Excellent 43% Moderate 6.5 High Excellent View Details
May best 28°C / 16°C 27°C / 14°C 5days (30 mm) Good 10.7h Excellent 46% Moderate 6.7 High Excellent View Details
June 33°C / 22°C 34°C / 22°C 7days (55 mm) Good 11.1h Excellent 51% Moderate 7.3 Very High Good View Details
July 33°C / 24°C 37°C / 28°C 12days (158 mm) Wet 9.9h Good 72% Muggy 7.1 Very High Poor View Details
August 31°C / 23°C 35°C / 26°C 12days (171 mm) Wet 9.3h Good 77% Humid 6.5 High Fair View Details
September best 28°C / 18°C 29°C / 18°C 5days (32 mm) Good 9.4h Good 65% Muggy 5.3 High Excellent View Details
October 20°C / 10°C 18°C / 8°C 5days (45 mm) Good 7.9h Good 59% Moderate 4.1 Moderate Good View Details
November 13°C / 2°C 9°C / -1°C 3days (15 mm) Excellent 7.8h Good 57% Moderate 3.1 Moderate Fair View Details
December 5°C / -5°C 0°C / -10°C 1days (4 mm) Excellent 7.6h Good 52% Moderate 2.6 Moderate Poor View Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Botou are April, May, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Botou, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Botou is June, with average daytime highs of 33°C (92°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Botou is January, with average overnight lows of -6°C (21°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Botou is August, averaging 171mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Botou runs through July, August, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Botou.
Botou receives approximately 110 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Botou.
The least favorable months to visit Botou are January, February, July, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider April, May, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Botou is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Botou is 55%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Botou receives snow. Months with snowfall average 2 snow days and 2 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 21 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Botou are 16 km/h (10 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 20 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 41 km/h / 25 mph).
Botou averages 10 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 44%. The clearest skies occur in December.
The annual average dew point in Botou is 6°C (43°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Botou has a Cold Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSk under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Botou ranges from 8°C (46°F) to 19°C (66°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Botou. It earns a climate score of 7/10 with Good.
For June in Botou, pack Umbrella, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 33°C (92°F) and 7 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.

Data Source

Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.

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