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