Gutao, China experiences a continental climate with distinct seasonal variations. Winters are harsh and cold, with temperatures often plummeting below -20°C in January and February, but gradually warming up towards the end of winter. As spring arrives, temperatures rise rapidly, with April and May seeing average highs above 12°C and 19°C respectively. Summers are warm to hot, with July and August being the hottest months, averaging around 25°C, while September marks a slow decline back into autumn. Autumn is generally cool, with October and November experiencing average lows below -2°C and -10°C, before the cycle begins anew in winter.