Climate Insights for Qianliu

Pu'er City, Yunnan Sheng, China

Hottest
May
31°C peak
Coldest
January
8°C low
Wettest
August
265mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Qianliu is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1240mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 265mm of rainfall. Qianliu is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 8° Feb Max: 25° Average: 16° Min: 9° Mar Max: 29° Average: 20° Min: 12° Apr Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 15° May Max: 31° Average: 24° Min: 19° Jun Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 21° Jul Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Aug Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 20° Sep Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 20° Oct Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Nov Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° Dec Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Qianliu vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 47mm Feb Precipitation: 15mm Mar Precipitation: 20mm Apr Precipitation: 38mm May Precipitation: 87mm Jun Precipitation: 152mm Jul Precipitation: 226mm Aug Precipitation: 265mm Sep Precipitation: 184mm Oct Precipitation: 133mm Nov Precipitation: 45mm Dec Precipitation: 28mm
Precipitation

Qianliu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1240mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 265mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 15mm. That's 250mm 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: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Qianliu 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.

Seasons

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

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Qianliu, which began on March 20, 2026. Qianliu 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 31°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 145mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 642mm across the season with a monthly average of 214mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 362mm across the season with a monthly average of 121mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 8 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 90mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 14°
Feb 16°
Mar 20°
Apr 22°
May 24°
Jun 25°
Jul 24°
Aug 24°
Sep 23°
Oct 21°
Nov 18°
Dec 15°

The best time to visit Qianliu is during February, March, April, May, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 39mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°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 Qianliu 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
8 °C
22 °C
8 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Feb
9 °C
25 °C
11 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
12 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
30 °C
12 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
152 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
28 °C
6 km/h
226 mm
0 cm
Aug
20 °C
28 °C
6 km/h
265 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
28 °C
6 km/h
184 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Dec
9 °C
22 °C
7 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
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