Climate Insights for Dujiangyan
Climate Overview
The climate in Dujiangyan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 2,564 mm of precipitation falls per year. Dujiangyan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Dujiangyan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Dujiangyan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Dujiangyan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 101 in of precipitation falls per year. Dujiangyan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Dujiangyan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 28°F. Dujiangyan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Dujiangyan vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Dujiangyan vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 70°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 33°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Dujiangyan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,564 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 214 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 372 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 96 mm. That's 276 mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Dujiangyan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 235cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 63cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Dujiangyan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 101 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.4 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 14.6 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 3.8 in. That's 10.9 in less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Dujiangyan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 93in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 25in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Dujiangyan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Dujiangyan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dujiangyan 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dujiangyan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.