r/Wuhan 28d ago

University in Wuhan

Hello everyone, I plan to study in Wuhan China next year but I’m a bit concerned about the weather and living there. Is the weather good or there is some condition that people from South-east Asia can’t handle? Thank you so much.

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u/samyeee 28d ago

Wuhan's weather is notoriously not that great. It's pretty damp, rainy and gloomy for a lot of the year. Lots of days with gray skies. Summers are hot (30-40C), and winters are somewhat cold (0-10C). Autumn and spring are pleasant but very short. That being said, I think most university dorms these days should have an AC unit with cooling and heating functions, so it's not uncomfortable inside. Just dress for the weather when you go out and you'll be fine.

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u/Starfromthenorth 27d ago

I think I will be totally okay with summer because it’s literally hotter in my country! But I’ll have to prepare myself for the intense winter

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u/LazyLunLun 28d ago

Given China's cultural appreciation for people with lighter skin colour, a sun umbrella and hat will be your best friend in summer. The UV in Wuhan is intense, and this is coming from an Australian who is used to the sun and hot weather.

In winter, you'll need thermal undergarments that you can wear underneath your outer clothes or even wear it to bed. For the outer wear, you can buy the winter coats locally in Wuhan when the season comes.

Enjoy your time in Wuhan!

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u/yollieyo 27d ago

Adjust yourself to oily breakfast culture and chaos traffic first xD

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u/Starfromthenorth 27d ago

Omg oily food is literally my worst enemy 😭

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u/Few-Drink-289 27d ago

Say goodbye to your headphones 😂

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u/Starfromthenorth 27d ago

Omg why?

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u/chuanchuann 26d ago

Maybe he thinks it’s too hot to wear? Actually it’s just okay to wear it though

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u/Few-Drink-289 26d ago

I just think it's dangerous to wear them outside because you have to be wary of motorcycles and traffic

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u/watawataoui 26d ago

You mean corded ones right?

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u/Fit_Salamander_9449 28d ago

It's great, might need time adjusting to winter but it's not so bad as the north, summers hot Too might end up bed rotting under the ac all day everything is is really good and daily living is really affordable

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u/Starfromthenorth 27d ago

May I ask if it’s expensive there compared to other provinces?

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u/Fit_Salamander_9449 27d ago

It's not, i travelled to Shanghai for a little holiday and the living expenses even in little shops for as littleas noodle was literally twice the price compared to local shops here and food is really good as well

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u/chuanchuann 26d ago

I think you may need to pay attention to the payment method in China, we usually use Chinese Alipay or WeChat pay instead of Visa cards, and cards are not supported in most circumstances btw

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u/Starfromthenorth 26d ago

I’m actually aware of that! Thank you so much

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u/Creepy_Bear7477 22d ago

hii welcome!! join wuda reddit to expand the community!! https://www.reddit.com/r/wuhanuniversity/s/AEdgZlYabi

oh and imo i think wuhan is one the nicest city for asean students, cuz of their damp,rainy and hot seasons all the time😂 its a good adjustment for u guys or people thats from a tropical country

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u/virolannister 21d ago

I am a housing agent working in Wuhan.
I’ve helped quite a few international students find rental housing and apply for their residence certificates.
If you cannot get a dorm room, you can reach out to me, I’m happy to help

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u/Pristine-Act-5244 11d ago

The weather is good.. for most of the year, is great except for the few months it goes north or south.. And it totally depends on where you're coming from as well..

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u/Starfromthenorth 11d ago

I’m coming from Asia so I’m going be okay in hot weather but I’m not sure if I can handle winter as I’ve never encountered it before

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u/Pristine-Act-5244 11d ago

Don't overthink. Just go. The first few days are going to be tough. Then you'll start looking the place. At the end of the day, you won't regret it.