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Gaoyou Hu

Lake

Freshwater lake in Jiangsu province noted for fishing, reedbeds and migratory birds. Visitors take boat rides, sample local freshwater seafood and walk lakeside promenades in nearby Gaoyou city.

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Gaoyou Hu essentials

Address: Gaoyou Lake (Gaoyou Hu), Gaoyou, Jiangsu Province, China

Gaoyou Hu (Gaoyou Lake) is a freshwater lake in Jiangsu Province, eastern China, located near the city of Gaoyou. The lake is part of the regional lake system of central Jiangsu and lies within the administrative area of Gaoyou city.

The lake is used locally for fisheries and irrigation and is linked to surrounding waterways and local transport routes. It forms part of the broader Jiangsu plain landscape of lakes, canals, and agricultural land.

Gaoyou Lake sits within Gaoyou’s municipal boundaries in central Jiangsu Province, relatively close to other regional centres in Jiangsu.

Tips for Visiting Gaoyou Hu#

  • Time a visit for early morning or late afternoon light if you want to photograph fishing activity and the lake's islands; those hours also tend to be calmer on the water for boat trips from Gaoyou city.
  • Use the official Gaoyou Lake scenic-area landing/harbor in Gaoyou city as your launching point for boat rides - local operators based there run the short island and reed-bed tours most consistently.
  • If birdwatching or seeing lotus beds is your goal, plan for spring to early summer (lotus season and spring migrations) and avoid national holidays when day-trip traffic from nearby cities increases.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Gaoyou Hu#

For Gaoyou Hu, aim for spring or autumn for the most comfortable temperatures and pleasant outdoor conditions.

Spring
March-May · ~8-25°C
Warming temperatures, blooming riverside and generally pleasant conditions for walking and boating around the lake.
Summer (hot & humid)
June-August · ~25-35°C
Hot, humid conditions with occasional thunderstorms; midday can be uncomfortable but early morning or evening are better for outdoor activities.
Winter
December-February · ~-2-8°C
Cooler, occasionally foggy or icy conditions; some outdoor activities may be less pleasant.

Weather & Climate near Gaoyou Hu#

Climate

Gaoyou Hu's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (926 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 113 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable -1° - 5° -1° 26 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.4 m/s 0.4 low 10.1h
February Acceptable 0° - 7° 1° 34 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.7 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.9h
March Good 5° - 11° 6° 50 mm partly cloudy 72% 3.1 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.9h
April Good 11° - 18° 14° 69 mm overcast 69% 3.1 m/s 1.1 high 12.9h
May Very Good 16° - 24° 20° 73 mm overcast 67% 2.8 m/s 1.3 high 13.7h
June Good 21° - 27° 24° 118 mm overcast 71% 2.6 m/s 1.3 high 14.1h
July Good 24° - 30° 30° 219 mm overcast 82% 2.8 m/s 1.5 very high 13.9h
August Very Good 24° - 30° 27° 131 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.4 m/s 1.5 very high 13.2h
September Very Good 20° - 26° 23° 99 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.2 m/s 1.2 high 12.2h
October Very Good 14° - 21° 17° 41 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.2 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.2h
November Good 7° - 14° 11° 41 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.2 m/s 0.5 low 10.4h
December Acceptable 1° - 8° 2° 25 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.3 m/s 0.3 low 9.9h