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Henan lies in a transitional climatic zone between the North China Plain and the Yangtze valley. Although protected in some degree from the Mongolian winds by the Taihang Mountains, Henan has cold winters; summers are hot and humid. Average January temperature in the north is 28 °F (−2 °C) and in the south 36 °F (2 °C). Average July temperature over the lowlands is 82 °F (28 °C), while in the western mountains it is a degree or two lower. There are 180 frost-free days annually in the north and 240 in the south.

Precipitation (nearly all of it rain) is distributed more evenly throughout the year than it is in the rest of North China, although there is a marked spring-summer maximum. Kaifeng has an average rainfall of 23 inches (580 mm), of which only 3 inches (75 mm) fall in the autumn and winter months. There is a steady decrease in total rainfall from southeast to northwest and a marked increase in variability. Henan is therefore more subject to years of alternating heavy rain and drought than the provinces of the Yangtze valley. In the past it had suffered from severe famine. It also experiences spring cloudbursts and occasional hailstorms, both of which can be highly destructive. In times of drought, summer dust storms are worse even than those of winter.

Best season to visit Henan
The best time to travel in Henan is in spring and autumn, especially the April to May, September to November. The Spring is dry with much sand. The average temperature in this season is about 15℃. Summer is hot and has plenty rain. 50% of the annual precipitation concentrates upon the summer; there are often heavy rains. July is the hottest season; the monthly average temperature is about 24 ℃ - 29 ℃. The Autumn is sunny with plenty of sunlight. The average temperature of this season is about 18 ℃. Winter is cold with less snow and rain. The month January is the coldest; the monthly average temperature is about - 3 ℃ - 3 ℃.

Clothes for travelling: 
The weather in spring is changeable, tourists should bring enough clothes and take rain gear, in order to avoid catching cold. Summer has strong sunshine, you can wear short sleeve shorts, and sunscreen products are essential. In addition, if you are going to drift, you had better wear a long dress trousers to protect your skin from sunburning. Although autumn is always sunny days, if you go out, you should consider wind weather problems. Winter is a little cold, you should put on a thick coat and heavy sweater.

Avoid Peak Holidays
It is not a good idea to travel in China during Chinese holidays when huge numbers of Chinese people are travelling around. The busiest three national holidays in China are Chinese Spring Festival (usually in late Jan or early Feb.), International Labor Day (May 01 to 03) and National Day (Oct 01-07). Spring Festival is an especially crowded time to travel. The advantage of being in China at this time is that you will get the opportunity to experience "first hand" the significance of these celebrations in Chinese culture. 

Other Tips
The temperature changes fast in the morning and night, you should pay attention to timely add clothes.
If you are going to mountain climbing, please prepare a pair of comfortable shoes; for ladies, please avoid wearing high-heeled shoes and skirt. In addition, please prepare enough water.
f you are going to Mt. Yuntaishan and Mt. Songshan, you should pay attention to supplement enough oxygen; please don't smoke inside the scenic area in order to avoid brushfire.