Zigong climate
Zigong (Sichuan, China) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C65 °F, and about 1,054 mm41 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Zigong climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1253 | 235 | 744 | 180.7 | 6 |
| Feb | 1559 | 439 | 1049 | 190.7 | 2 |
| Mar | 2069 | 948 | 1558 | 411.6 | 0 |
| Apr | 2678 | 1457 | 2068 | 692.7 | 0 |
| May | 2984 | 1864 | 2374 | 1034.1 | 0 |
| Jun | 3188 | 2170 | 2679 | 1676.6 | 0 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2475 | 2883 | 1967.7 | 0 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2374 | 2882 | 1827.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 2883 | 1967 | 2475 | 1375.4 | 0 |
| Oct | 2374 | 1458 | 1966 | 722.8 | 0 |
| Nov | 1865 | 948 | 1356 | 331.3 | 0 |
| Dec | 1355 | 338 | 846 | 170.7 | 3 |
| Year | 3391 | 235 | 1865 | 1,05441 | 11 |
“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 | 77% | 84% | 1.7 | 10:27 |
| Feb | 75% | 84% | 2.3 | 11:07 |
| Mar | 70% | 83% | 3.1 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 68% | 82% | 3.9 | 12:51 |
| May | 69% | 83% | 4.2 | 13:36 |
| Jun | 74% | 86% | 3.9 | 14:01 |
| Jul | 76% | 81% | 4.6 | 13:51 |
| Aug | 76% | 76% | 4.4 | 13:11 |
| Sep | 78% | 87% | 3.0 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 79% | 88% | 2.2 | 11:24 |
| Nov | 78% | 84% | 1.8 | 10:38 |
| Dec | 77% | 85% | 1.5 | 10:16 |
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 Zigong is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 12 °C53 °F and lows 2 °C35 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 21.7 °C39.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,054 mm41 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 52% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December–February. The wettest month is July (196 mm7.7 in), the driest is December (17 mm0.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 68% in April to 79% in October. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 76%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in July to 8 km/h (5 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 10.3 hours in December to 14.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Zigong
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and October and November: average highs of 18 °C65 °F to 26 °C78 °F with 33 mm1.3 in to 72 mm2.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C91 °F, very wet (196 mm7.7 in) and humid (76% 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 Zigong
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1253 to 15 °C59 °F, lows 235 to 4 °C39 °F, about 18 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 2069 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 948 to 18 °C64 °F, about 71 mm2.8 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 3188 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2170 to 24 °C75 °F, about 182 mm7.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1865 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 948 to 19 °C67 °F, about 81 mm3.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
How Zigong compares
Compared with Chengdu, about 162 km to the northwest, Zigong is on average 1 °C1.8 °F warmer and receives 6% more precipitation (1,054 mm41 in vs 990 mm39 in). The difference is largest in December (1.5 °C2.6 °F warmer).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Zigong is the 121st warmest by annual mean temperature and the 238th 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): Abilene (United States, Cfa), Wichita Falls (United States, Cfa) and Rosario (Argentina, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Neijiang 39 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,054 mm41 in
- Fuji 62 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,097 mm43 in
- Yibin 66 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,085 mm43 in
- Luzhou 81 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,097 mm43 in
- Shuifu 87 km · 20 °C67 °F · 1,044 mm41 in
- Ziyang 88 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,067 mm42 in
- Xunchang 99 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,064 mm42 in
- Leshan 101 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,232 mm49 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Zigong?
July is the warmest month in Zigong, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in Zigong?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 12 °C (53 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (35 °F).
When does it rain the most in Zigong?
July is the wettest month with about 196 mm (7.7 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 17 mm (0.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Zigong?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and April 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.