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Diqing Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Diqing is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from mild during the warmest months to very cold in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Diqing, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C in July to a very cold -3°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -16°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Diqing experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1485 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Diqing, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 246 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 23 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 33 mm over 4 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Diqing Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Diqing

Sun   Dec 22
1°C | -10°C
SW 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
5°C | -9°C
SW 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
5°C | -9°C
SW 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Diqing in China

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Diqing?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July, August and September.
  • When is winter in Diqing?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Diqing?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Diqing?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Diqing?
    July tops the wettest month list with 246 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Diqing?
    December is the driest month with 33 mm of precipitation.

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