When to go · Enshi
Enshi, month by month
The best months for Enshi: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Feb, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Cold and smoggy in the north, ice festival in Harbin; Spring Festival travel rush can start mid-month.8.7 °C (48 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 10 rain days48 °F (8.7 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryAvoidOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Spring Festival in most years: closures and sold-out transport for a week or more.11.4 °C (53 °F) / 4.8 °C (41 °F), 11 rain days53 °F (11.4 °C) / 41 °F (4.8 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.16.6 °C (62 °F) / 8.1 °C (47 °F), 13 rain days62 °F (16.6 °C) / 47 °F (8.1 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AprilGreatInside Enshi's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.22.6 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 15 rain days73 °F (22.6 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGreatInside Enshi's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.26.3 °C (79 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 16 rain days79 °F (26.3 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Enshi's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.29.5 °C (85 °F) / 20.5 °C (69 °F), 16 rain days85 °F (29.5 °C) / 69 °F (20.5 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heavy rain, 200 mm+ in some months), Chinese New Year week.32.2 °C (90 °F) / 23.1 °C (74 °F), 17 rain days90 °F (32.2 °C) / 74 °F (23.1 °C), 17 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heavy rain, 200 mm+ in some months), Chinese New Year week.32.7 °C (91 °F) / 22.8 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days91 °F (32.7 °C) / 73 °F (22.8 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Enshi's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.27.9 °C (82 °F) / 19.2 °C (67 °F), 13 rain days82 °F (27.9 °C) / 67 °F (19.2 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Enshi's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.21.6 °C (71 °F) / 14.4 °C (58 °F), 13 rain days71 °F (21.6 °C) / 58 °F (14.4 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.16.2 °C (61 °F) / 9.5 °C (49 °F), 11 rain days61 °F (16.2 °C) / 49 °F (9.5 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Cold north, pleasant south and Yunnan; Harbin ice season opens late in the month.10.2 °C (50 °F) / 4.7 °C (40 °F), 9 rain days50 °F (10.2 °C) / 40 °F (4.7 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Enshi, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 22.6 °C (73 °F)73 °F (22.6 °C)
May: 26.3 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26.3 °C)
Night low
Apr: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
May: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 15 (better)
May: 16
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: High
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 1
April: Inside Enshi's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
May: Inside Enshi's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Enshi: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.