Climate normals · 1970–2000
Zhaotong Climate
Zhaotong is a city in China (29) with a population of about 787,845. Its average annual temperature is 12.7°C (55°F), with roughly 876 mm of rain per year.
12.7°C
Avg Temp
876
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Zhaotong Climate
Zhaotong has an average annual temperature of 12.7°C (55°F) and receives about 876 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
12.7°C
Avg Temp
876
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / 38° | 11 mm |
| February | 6° / 42° | 10 mm |
| March | 10° / 50° | 14 mm |
| April | 14° / 57° | 40 mm |
| May | 17° / 62° | 95 mm |
| June | 19° / 66° | 169 mm |
| July | 20° / 68° | 167 mm |
| August | 20° / 67° | 141 mm |
| September | 17° / 62° | 123 mm |
| October | 13° / 55° | 71 mm |
| November | 9° / 48° | 23 mm |
| December | 5° / 41° | 12 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 Zhaotong
The most comfortable months to visit Zhaotong are typically August, May and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 25°C high). The coldest is January (near -2°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Zhaotong are typically August, May and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Zhaotong, China has an average annual temperature of 12.7°C and about 876 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Zhaotong average about 25°C (76°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.