Climate Insights for Pingyi

The climate in Pingyi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 758mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 227mm of rainfall. Pingyi is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Pingyi vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Pingyi is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 758mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 227mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 10mm. That's 217mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 13cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Pingyi 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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Pingyi, which began on March 20, 2026. Pingyi 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 30°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 Pingyi is during April, May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 47mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pingyi 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.