Zhelin Reservoir

Reservoir Large Jiangxi reservoir supplying hydroelectric power

Zhelin Reservoir in Jiangxi supplies hydroelectric power and irrigation; its bays and islands are used for boating, fishing and lakeside outings along the shore roads.

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Zhelin Reservoir
29.3000, 115.3333

How to Get to Zhelin Reservoir #

Zhelin Reservoir is accessed from cities and towns within Jiangxi province. Use local roads from the prefectural centers and inquire locally for the best access points, marinas or public recreation areas; boat rental operators are usually based in nearby towns.

Tips for Visiting Zhelin Reservoir #

  • Check local schedules; some recreational areas around the reservoir are seasonally open.
  • Boat rentals and fishing are popular - confirm permit requirements with local authorities in Jiangxi province.
  • Be aware of reservoir water-level changes, especially in late summer and after heavy rains.

Best Time to Visit Zhelin Reservoir #

Spring and autumn are generally the best times for comfortable weather and clearer skies; summer brings warmth and more rain.

Spring
March-May · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Blossoms and green hillsides make lakeside walks pleasant.
Summer
June-August · 22-33°C (72-91°F)
Warm weather for boating, though thunderstorms increase later in the season.
Autumn
September-November · 10-24°C (50-75°F)
Cooler, clearer days for outdoor activities.

Weather & Climate near Zhelin Reservoir #

Climate

Zhelin 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 (1452 mm/year), wettest in June.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

145 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (195 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 20°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

195 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
12.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (218 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 26°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

218 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
13.5h daylight

June

June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (249 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 29°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

249 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
13.9h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 33°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 33°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
21° 28°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 23°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

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