Xintai, China experiences a continental climate with distinct seasonal variations. Winters are long and extremely cold, with temperatures often dropping below -20°C in January and February. Spring brings rapid warming, with March and April temperatures rising above freezing to average highs of 24°C and 26°C respectively. Summer is warm and humid, with July and August averaging highs around 35°C, but also experiencing cooler mornings and evenings. Autumn sees a gradual cooling, with temperatures dropping back down into the single digits by November, setting the stage for another cold winter.