Climate Insights for Baishishan

The climate in Baishishan is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 878mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 171mm of rainfall. Baishishan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -21°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 73cm accumulating over the season.

Baishishan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 48°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Baishishan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 878mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 171mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 11mm. That's 160mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 73cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 19cm.

Baishishan is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Baishishan, which began on March 20, 2026. Baishishan is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -21°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Baishishan is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 95mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -21°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Baishishan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.