Climate normals · 1970–2000
Shangri-La Climate
Shangri-La is a city in China (29) with a population of about 186,400. Its average annual temperature is 6.3°C (43°F), with roughly 713 mm of rain per year.
6.3°C
Avg Temp
713
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Shangri-La Climate
Shangri-La has an average annual temperature of 6.3°C (43°F) and receives about 713 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
6.3°C
Avg Temp
713
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -2° / 28° | 11 mm |
| February | 0° / 31° | 27 mm |
| March | 3° / 37° | 58 mm |
| April | 5° / 42° | 69 mm |
| May | 10° / 50° | 45 mm |
| June | 13° / 55° | 85 mm |
| July | 14° / 56° | 133 mm |
| August | 13° / 55° | 117 mm |
| September | 12° / 53° | 84 mm |
| October | 8° / 46° | 58 mm |
| November | 3° / 37° | 18 mm |
| December | -1° / 30° | 8 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Shangri-La
The most comfortable months to visit Shangri-La are typically June, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 18°C high). The coldest is January (near -10°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Shangri-La are typically June, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Shangri-La, China has an average annual temperature of 6.3°C and about 713 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Shangri-La average about 18°C (64°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.