Chaoyang's winters are brutally cold, with temperatures often plummeting below -20°C in January and February. The mercury starts to rise gradually in March, bringing mild days with highs sometimes reaching up to 23°C. Spring is a period of rapid warming, with April and May temperatures soaring into the mid-20s to low 30s Celsius. Summer is relatively cool by global standards, with July being the warmest month at an average high of around 25°C. Autumn brings a return to cooler temperatures, with November and December experiencing chilly days with highs often struggling to reach above 10°C.