Climate Insights for Kangding

The climate in Kangding is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 1639mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 297mm of rainfall. Kangding 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Kangding experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Kangding vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Kangding is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1639mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 137mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 297mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 18mm. That's 278mm less than July, 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. Kangding receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 361cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 79cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Kangding 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 January, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.

It is currently summer in Kangding, which began on June 21, 2026. Kangding 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 August at around 15°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -14°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (10 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kangding 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.