Huangcai Reservoir Reservoir

Large reservoir in Hunan province, China

Huangcai Reservoir in Hunan Province is a man‑made lake used for irrigation and local recreation; regional visitors use it for fishing, boating and shoreline walks.

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Huangcai Reservoir at a Glance#

Address: Huangcai Reservoir, Hunan Province (no single street address)

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How to Get to Huangcai Reservoir#

Huangcai Reservoir is in Hunan Province; access is by regional roads from nearby county towns. The exact approach depends on which part of the reservoir is visited; local guidance from county tourism offices is recommended.

Tips for Visiting Huangcai Reservoir#

  • Check local reservoir rules-some sections may restrict fishing or swimming due to water supply management.
  • Visit early morning for the best reflections and to avoid local boating activity.
  • Combine a visit with nearby provincial parks for walking trails and picnic facilities.

Best Time to Visit Huangcai Reservoir#

Spring and autumn are best for comfortable weather and clearer skies.

Spring
March-May · 12-25°C
Blossoms and mild weather; comfortable for walking and photography.
Autumn
September-November · 15-25°C
Clear air and pleasant temperatures; good for boating and outdoor activities.
Summer
June-August · 25-35°C
Hot and humid; expect afternoon storms and heavier visitor numbers.

Weather & Climate near Huangcai Reservoir#

Climate

Huangcai Reservoir'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 2°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1389 mm/year), wettest in May.

Air Quality: AQI 93 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 2° - 8° 3° 56 mm overcast 80% 2.0 m/s 0.4 low 10.4h
February Acceptable 3° - 10° 5° 82 mm overcast 81% 1.9 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.1h
March Poor 7° - 14° 11° 127 mm overcast 81% 1.8 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.9h
April Acceptable 13° - 20° 17° 190 mm overcast 81% 2.1 m/s 1.0 high 12.7h
May Good 18° - 25° 22° 200 mm overcast 82% 1.9 m/s 1.3 high 13.4h
June Good 21° - 29° 25° 200 mm overcast 85% 1.8 m/s 1.4 high 13.8h
July Good 24° - 33° 34° 115 mm partly cloudy 84% 2.0 m/s 1.9 very high 13.6h
August Good 24° - 32° 32° 122 mm partly cloudy 83% 1.9 m/s 1.7 very high 13.0h
September Very Good 20° - 27° 24° 76 mm partly cloudy 80% 1.7 m/s 1.2 high 12.2h
October Very Good 14° - 22° 18° 96 mm partly cloudy 77% 1.9 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.4h
November Good 9° - 16° 13° 80 mm partly cloudy 78% 1.8 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.6h
December Acceptable 4° - 11° 7° 45 mm partly cloudy 77% 1.9 m/s 0.4 low 10.2h