When is the best time to go to Zhaotong
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Zhaotong, China. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Zhaotong
Zhaotong weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Zhaotong are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 7mm | 5.9hrs | 11.5hrs |
The weather in January in Zhaotong is characteristically cool and very dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Zhaotong.
January is in the winter in Zhaotong and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Zhaotong with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 7mm | 6.3hrs | 12hrs |
February in Zhaotong is generally very dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Zhaotong, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Zhaotong and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Zhaotong with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Zhaotong weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 12mm | 6.9hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Zhaotong is characteristically mild and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zhaotong, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Zhaotong and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Zhaotong with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 33mm | 6.9hrs | 13.6hrs |
Zhaotong's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zhaotong, with some very good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Zhaotong and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Zhaotong with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 83mm | 6.3hrs | 14.3hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Zhaotong and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Zhaotong.
May is in the spring in Zhaotong and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Zhaotong with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 144mm | 4.7hrs | 11.5hrs |
Warm and wet weather often prevails in Zhaotong during the month of June
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zhaotong for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Zhaotong and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Zhaotong with around 144mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 157mm | 5.6hrs | 12hrs |
July in Zhaotong is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zhaotong for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Zhaotong and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Zhaotong with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 126mm | 6.1hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Zhaotong is characteristically warm, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zhaotong for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Zhaotong and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Zhaotong with around 126mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 104mm | 4.4hrs | 13.6hrs |
Zhaotong's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zhaotong for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Zhaotong and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Zhaotong with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Zhaotong weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 60mm | 4.3hrs | 14.3hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Zhaotong and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Zhaotong.
October is in the fall / autumn in Zhaotong and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Zhaotong with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 19mm | 5.1hrs | 11.5hrs |
Zhaotong's weather in November is typically cool and dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Zhaotong.
November is in the fall / autumn in Zhaotong and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Zhaotong with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Zhaotong weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 7mm | 5.3hrs | 12hrs |
December in Zhaotong is generally very dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Zhaotong.
December is in the winter in Zhaotong and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Zhaotong with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Zhaotong weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 25.1°C 77.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 7mm 0.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 6.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 9.4°C 48.9°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 157mm 6.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | July | 26.2°C 79.2°F |
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