Baoshan climate
Baoshan (Yunnan, China) has a subtropical highland (dry winter) climate (Köppen Cwb). The average temperature over the year is 17 °C63 °F, and about 1,053 mm41 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Baoshan climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1762 | 338 | 1050 | 241.0 | 2 |
| Feb | 2067 | 541 | 1254 | 170.7 | 0 |
| Mar | 2373 | 948 | 1661 | 230.9 | 0 |
| Apr | 2578 | 1254 | 1966 | 552.2 | 0 |
| May | 2780 | 1559 | 2170 | 1054.1 | 0 |
| Jun | 2780 | 1762 | 2271 | 1385.4 | 0 |
| Jul | 2679 | 1763 | 2271 | 2148.4 | 0 |
| Aug | 2679 | 1763 | 2271 | 2108.3 | 0 |
| Sep | 2577 | 1661 | 2069 | 1355.3 | 0 |
| Oct | 2272 | 1355 | 1864 | 1044.1 | 0 |
| Nov | 2067 | 847 | 1457 | 170.7 | 0 |
| Dec | 1763 | 540 | 1151 | 110.4 | 1 |
| Year | 2780 | 338 | 1763 | 1,05341 | 3 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66% | 32% | 4.2 | 10:44 |
| Feb | 59% | 36% | 4.9 | 11:17 |
| Mar | 55% | 47% | 5.2 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 59% | 61% | 5.2 | 12:43 |
| May | 65% | 70% | 5.1 | 13:21 |
| Jun | 77% | 86% | 4.7 | 13:41 |
| Jul | 82% | 93% | 4.1 | 13:33 |
| Aug | 81% | 87% | 4.4 | 13:00 |
| Sep | 82% | 82% | 4.1 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 81% | 63% | 4.0 | 11:31 |
| Nov | 77% | 35% | 4.3 | 10:53 |
| Dec | 74% | 31% | 4.0 | 10:35 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Baoshan is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 27 °C80 °F and a low of 17 °C62 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 17 °C62 °F and lows 3 °C38 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 11.8 °C21.3 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,053 mm41 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 53% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: February and November and December. The wettest month is July (214 mm8.4 in), the driest is December (11 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 55% in March to 82% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 31%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 3 km/h (2 mph) in October to 6 km/h (4 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Baoshan
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are February–April and November: average highs of 20 °C67 °F to 25 °C78 °F with 17 mm0.7 in to 55 mm2.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is very wet (214 mm8.4 in) and humid (82% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Baoshan
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1762 to 20 °C67 °F, lows 338 to 5 °C41 °F, about 17 mm0.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2373 to 27 °C80 °F, lows 948 to 15 °C59 °F, about 61 mm2.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2679 to 27 °C80 °F, lows around 17 °C62 °F, about 187 mm7.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2067 to 25 °C77 °F, lows 847 to 16 °C61 °F, about 85 mm3.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
How Baoshan compares
Compared with Kunming, about 358 km to the east, Baoshan is on average 1 °C1.9 °F warmer and receives 27% more precipitation (1,053 mm41 in vs 828 mm33 in). The difference is largest in December (1.8 °C3.3 °F warmer).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Baoshan is the 194th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 240th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the China climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Vryheid (South Africa, Cwb), Queenstown (South Africa, Cfb) and Newcastle (South Africa, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Tengyue 67 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,111 mm44 in
- Longling County 76 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,152 mm45 in
- Lushui 84 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,007 mm40 in
- Dali 118 km · 15 °C60 °F · 905 mm36 in
- Xiangcheng 146 km · 16 °C60 °F · 841 mm33 in
- Lincang 167 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,126 mm44 in
- Mu-se 178 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,143 mm45 in
- Mengmao 181 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,143 mm45 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Baoshan?
June is the warmest month in Baoshan, with an average high of 27 °C (80 °F) and an average low of 17 °C (62 °F).
What is the coldest month in Baoshan?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 17 °C (62 °F) and an average low of 3 °C (38 °F).
When does it rain the most in Baoshan?
July is the wettest month with about 214 mm (8.4 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 11 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Baoshan?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are February–April and November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,857 m, while Baoshan lies at about 1,680 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.2 °C2.1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.