Xiangcheng climate
Xiangcheng (Yunnan, China) has a subtropical highland (dry winter) climate (Köppen Cwb). The average temperature over the year is 16 °C60 °F, and about 841 mm33 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Xiangcheng climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1559 | 133 | 846 | 200.8 | 11 |
| Feb | 1864 | 236 | 1050 | 130.5 | 3 |
| Mar | 2170 | 643 | 1456 | 140.6 | 0 |
| Apr | 2476 | 1050 | 1763 | 271.1 | 0 |
| May | 2680 | 1355 | 2068 | 763.0 | 0 |
| Jun | 2781 | 1660 | 2171 | 1184.6 | 0 |
| Jul | 2679 | 1661 | 2170 | 1766.9 | 0 |
| Aug | 2678 | 1660 | 2169 | 1817.1 | 0 |
| Sep | 2475 | 1457 | 1966 | 1194.7 | 0 |
| Oct | 2170 | 1152 | 1661 | 732.9 | 0 |
| Nov | 1864 | 642 | 1253 | 140.6 | 0 |
| Dec | 1559 | 236 | 947 | 90.4 | 5 |
| Year | 2781 | 133 | 1660 | 84133 | 19 |
“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 | 69% | 28% | 4.3 | 10:43 |
| Feb | 62% | 31% | 5.1 | 11:16 |
| Mar | 56% | 41% | 5.5 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 56% | 55% | 5.7 | 12:44 |
| May | 60% | 65% | 5.5 | 13:22 |
| Jun | 70% | 83% | 5.1 | 13:43 |
| Jul | 76% | 91% | 4.4 | 13:35 |
| Aug | 77% | 85% | 4.5 | 13:01 |
| Sep | 78% | 78% | 4.2 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 79% | 62% | 4.0 | 11:31 |
| Nov | 76% | 34% | 4.3 | 10:52 |
| Dec | 75% | 29% | 4.0 | 10:33 |
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 Xiangcheng is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 27 °C81 °F and a low of 16 °C60 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 15 °C59 °F and lows 1 °C33 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 13.7 °C24.7 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 841 mm33 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 57% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–March. The wettest month is August (181 mm7.1 in), the driest is December (9 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 56% in April to 79% in October. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 28%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in August to 9 km/h (5 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Xiangcheng
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March–May and October and November: average highs of 18 °C64 °F to 26 °C80 °F with 14 mm0.6 in to 76 mm3.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is very wet (181 mm7.1 in) and humid (77% 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 Xiangcheng
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1559 to 18 °C64 °F, lows 133 to 2 °C36 °F, about 14 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 2170 to 26 °C80 °F, lows 643 to 13 °C55 °F, about 39 mm1.5 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.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2678 to 27 °C81 °F, lows around 16 °C60 °F, about 158 mm6.2 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 1864 to 24 °C75 °F, lows 642 to 14 °C57 °F, about 69 mm2.7 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 Xiangcheng compares
Compared with Dali, about 38 km to the west, Xiangcheng has practically the same average temperature and receives 7% less precipitation (841 mm33 in vs 905 mm36 in). The difference is largest in June (0.6 °C1.1 °F warmer).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Xiangcheng is the 276th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 287th 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
- Dali 38 km · 15 °C60 °F · 905 mm36 in
- Chuxiong 110 km · 17 °C63 °F · 823 mm32 in
- Baoshan 146 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,053 mm41 in
- Jianshui 148 km · 16 °C61 °F · 832 mm33 in
- Lijiang 160 km · 13 °C55 °F · 953 mm38 in
- Panzhihua 169 km · 22 °C71 °F · 969 mm38 in
- Lushui 175 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,007 mm40 in
- Lincang 183 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,126 mm44 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Xiangcheng?
June is the warmest month in Xiangcheng, with an average high of 27 °C (81 °F) and an average low of 16 °C (60 °F).
What is the coldest month in Xiangcheng?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 15 °C (59 °F) and an average low of 1 °C (33 °F).
When does it rain the most in Xiangcheng?
August is the wettest month with about 181 mm (7.1 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Xiangcheng?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March–May and October 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 2,129 m, while Xiangcheng lies at about 1,986 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.9 °C1.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.