Climate Insights for Cangyuan Washan Airport

Lincang Shi, Yunnan Sheng, China

Hottest
May
27°C peak
Coldest
January
7°C low
Wettest
August
443mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cangyuan Washan Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 2042mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 443mm of rainfall. Cangyuan Washan Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 7° Feb Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 8° Mar Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 12° Apr Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 15° May Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Jun Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19° Jul Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Aug Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19° Sep Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Oct Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Nov Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 11° Dec Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 8°
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Average
Min

Cangyuan Washan Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 27°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 62mm Feb Precipitation: 15mm Mar Precipitation: 23mm Apr Precipitation: 63mm May Precipitation: 126mm Jun Precipitation: 350mm Jul Precipitation: 434mm Aug Precipitation: 443mm Sep Precipitation: 267mm Oct Precipitation: 171mm Nov Precipitation: 62mm Dec Precipitation: 26mm
Precipitation

Cangyuan Washan Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2042mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 170mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 443mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 15mm. That's 428mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Cangyuan Washan Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Cangyuan Washan Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Cangyuan Washan Airport 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 May at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 212mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1227mm across the season with a monthly average of 409mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 500mm across the season with a monthly average of 167mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 7 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 103mm over the season and a monthly average of 34mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 13°
Feb 15°
Mar 19°
Apr 21°
May 22°
Jun 22°
Jul 22°
Aug 22°
Sep 22°
Oct 20°
Nov 17°
Dec 14°

The best time to visit Cangyuan Washan Airport is during February, March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 41mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cangyuan Washan Airport 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. 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
7 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Feb
8 °C
23 °C
11 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
12 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
27 °C
12 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
27 °C
10 km/h
126 mm
0 cm
Jun
19 °C
26 °C
8 km/h
350 mm
0 cm
Jul
19 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
434 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
443 mm
0 cm
Sep
18 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
267 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
171 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Dec
8 °C
20 °C
8 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
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