Kangding Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Kangding 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 is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Kangding, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 16°C in July to a very cold -1°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -14°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kangding experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1655 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Kangding shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, with an average of 283 mm of precipitation over 25 rainy days. In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 20 mm of snowfall over 4 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Kangding Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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The best time of year to visit Kangding in China
Other facts from our historical weather data:Rainy season in Kangding occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 16°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 283 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 20 mm of precipitation.
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