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Zhaotong Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Zhaotong can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to cold. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Zhaotong. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 10°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -2°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Zhaotong has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1222 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 228 mm of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, December brings less rainfall, with 30 mm over 13 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Zhaotong Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Zhaotong

Sun   Dec 22
6°C | 0°C
NE 2 m/s
0.9 mm
broken clouds and slight sleet

broken clouds and slight sleet

Mon   Dec 23
11°C | 0°C
S 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
9°C | 0°C
S 2 m/s
0.6 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of slight sleet

partly cloudy and chance of slight sleet

The best time of year to visit Zhaotong in China

During the months of April, May, June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Zhaotong?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in Zhaotong?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Zhaotong?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Zhaotong?
    July tops the wettest month list with 228 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Zhaotong?
    December is the driest month with 30 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.