Climate Insights for Pingjiang

The climate in Pingjiang is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1678mm of precipitation falls per year. Pingjiang receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Pingjiang is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Pingjiang vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Pingjiang is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1678mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 140mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 260mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 65mm. That's 195mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 5cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Pingjiang is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Pingjiang, which began on March 20, 2026. Pingjiang 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Pingjiang is during September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 91mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°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 Pingjiang 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.