Jianshui climate
Jianshui (Yunnan, China) has a subtropical highland (dry winter) climate (Köppen Cwb). The average temperature over the year is 16 °C61 °F, and about 832 mm33 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Jianshui climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1660 | 235 | 948 | 240.9 |
| Feb | 1966 | 439 | 1152 | 100.4 |
| Mar | 2272 | 745 | 1558 | 150.6 |
| Apr | 2578 | 1151 | 1864 | 321.3 |
| May | 2781 | 1356 | 2068 | 783.1 |
| Jun | 2781 | 1560 | 2170 | 1285.0 |
| Jul | 2679 | 1560 | 2169 | 1716.7 |
| Aug | 2679 | 1560 | 2169 | 1646.5 |
| Sep | 2576 | 1457 | 1967 | 993.9 |
| Oct | 2271 | 1152 | 1662 | 742.9 |
| Nov | 1966 | 644 | 1355 | 230.9 |
| Dec | 1660 | 337 | 949 | 130.5 |
| Year | 2781 | 235 | 1661 | 83233 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68% | 38% | 4.0 | 10:47 |
| Feb | 59% | 33% | 4.9 | 11:19 |
| Mar | 55% | 41% | 5.3 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 55% | 52% | 5.6 | 12:42 |
| May | 61% | 65% | 5.5 | 13:18 |
| Jun | 71% | 84% | 5.0 | 13:38 |
| Jul | 75% | 89% | 4.4 | 13:30 |
| Aug | 75% | 84% | 4.5 | 12:58 |
| Sep | 75% | 77% | 4.1 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 76% | 68% | 3.7 | 11:32 |
| Nov | 74% | 44% | 3.9 | 10:56 |
| Dec | 74% | 44% | 3.4 | 10:38 |
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 Jianshui is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 27 °C81 °F and a low of 15 °C60 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 16 °C60 °F and lows 2 °C35 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 12.5 °C22.5 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 832 mm33 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 56% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: February and March and December. The wettest month is July (171 mm6.7 in), the driest is February (10 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 55% in March to 76% in October. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 33%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 3 km/h (2 mph) in August to 6 km/h (4 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Jianshui
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March–May and September–November: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 15 mm0.6 in to 99 mm3.9 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is very wet (171 mm6.7 in) and humid (75% 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 Jianshui
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1660 to 19 °C66 °F, lows 235 to 4 °C39 °F, about 16 mm0.6 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 2272 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 745 to 13 °C56 °F, about 42 mm1.6 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 °C81 °F, lows around 15 °C60 °F, about 154 mm6.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1966 to 25 °C76 °F, lows 644 to 14 °C57 °F, about 65 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Jianshui compares
Compared with Chuxiong, about 90 km to the north, Jianshui is on average 1 °C1.8 °F cooler and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in July (1.4 °C2.6 °F cooler).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Jianshui is the 250th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 292nd 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): Queenstown (South Africa, Cfb), Maseru (Lesotho, Cwa) and Botshabelo (South Africa, BSk).
Nearby places
- Chuxiong 90 km · 17 °C63 °F · 823 mm32 in
- Lincang 123 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,126 mm44 in
- Yuxi 134 km · 18 °C64 °F · 796 mm31 in
- Ninger 139 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,417 mm56 in
- Haikou 148 km · 16 °C61 °F · 828 mm33 in
- Xiangcheng 148 km · 16 °C60 °F · 841 mm33 in
- Puer 167 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,417 mm56 in
- Kunming 173 km · 16 °C61 °F · 828 mm33 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Jianshui?
June is the warmest month in Jianshui, with an average high of 27 °C (81 °F) and an average low of 15 °C (60 °F).
What is the coldest month in Jianshui?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 16 °C (60 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (35 °F).
When does it rain the most in Jianshui?
July is the wettest month with about 171 mm (6.7 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 10 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Jianshui?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March–May and September–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 1,710 m, while Jianshui lies at about 1,939 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by −1.5 °C2.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.