Huai'an's Climate
Huai'an lies in northern Jiangsu Province in eastern China, on low-lying plains near the Huai River and the Grand Canal. It has a humid subtropical, monsoon-influenced climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot, humid and sticky, with daytime highs usually of 30–35°C and frequent showers and thunderstorms during the monsoon, while winters (December–February) are cold and dry, with nights often near 0–5°C and the occasional light snow. Spring and autumn are short, mild and comfortable, and the loveliest times of year. Late June and early July bring the drawn-out plum rains.