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Updated Saturday, October 31, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Humen month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Humen are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 21–21°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 12°C), and August the wettest (about 394 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January20.512.1507.3
February21.213.1607.2
March24.016.81167.0
April26.620.41947.6
May28.923.72738.4
June30.326.03698.4
July31.526.524810.1
August31.025.93948.4
September30.925.02878.9
October28.821.71088.5
November25.417.9597.7
December21.212.8207.9

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What is being reported around Humen

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People and places shaping Humen

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Past and future events in Humen

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1702

    Because of its strategic location as the naval gateway to the city of Guangzhou (Canton), the strait was strongly fortified during 1702.

  2. Documented history · 1809

    Between September 1809 and January 1810, Portuguese Navy ships based in Macau defeated the Guangdong Pirate Confederation in a set of engagements within Humen at the Battle of the Tiger's Mouth.

  3. Documented history · 1839

    The first major battle of the First Opium War between the United Kingdom and China occurred at the entrance of the Humen in the First Battle of Chuenpi on 3 November 1839.

  4. Documented history · 1841

    The British captured the Bogue forts in the Second Battle of Chuenpi on 7 January 1841 and the Battle of the Bogue on 23–26 February.

  5. Fortification of Humen

    Because of its strategic location as the naval gateway to the city of Guangzhou, the strait was strongly fortified during 1702.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

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Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

  • Humen Bao

    A daily Chinese-language newspaper providing comprehensive coverage of local and international news, politics, and current affairs.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Weiyuan Fort

    A historical Qing dynasty fort located near Humen Town, serving as part of the coastal defense heritage.

  • Shajiao Fort

    A historic Qing dynasty fort situated in Humen Town related to the area's naval defense history.

  • Humen Pearl River Bridge

    A bridge traversing the Humen strait since 1997, connecting shores across the Pearl River Delta.

  • Opium War Museum

    Also known as the Humen Lin Zexu Memorial Hall, it houses cultural relics and historical materials related to the Opium War in Humen Town.

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01 · Overview

Humen, in brief

Humen is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Humen took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Humen

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Humen

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Humen

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Humen

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Humen

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08 · Questions

Questions about Humen

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Frequently Asked Questions about Humen

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Humen located and what are its coordinates?

Humen is situated in China at geographic coordinates 22.8190, 113.6731, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Humen?

Humen has a recorded population of approximately 191,891 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Humen?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Humen include ZH-CN, YUE, WUU, DTA, UG, ZA, with CNY used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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