Climate Insights for Shigu

Lijiang Shi, Yunnan Sheng, China

Hottest
June
24°C peak
Coldest
January
-2°C low
Wettest
July
270mm rain
Best to Visit
May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Shigu is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1247mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 270mm of rainfall. Shigu is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, August, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and February.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 13° Average: 5° Min: -2° Feb Max: 14° Average: 7° Min: 0° Mar Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 3° Apr Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 6° May Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jun Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Jul Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° Aug Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Sep Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Oct Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 9° Nov Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 2° Dec Max: 14° Average: 6° Min: -1°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Shigu vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°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: 16mm Snow: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 21mm Snow: 3mm Mar Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 191mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 270mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 246mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 224mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Shigu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1247mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 270mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 8mm. That's 262mm 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 February, totalling around 8cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Shigu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 September, 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Shigu, which began on March 20, 2026. Shigu 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 June at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 142mm over the season and a monthly average of 47mm. 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 14 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 707mm across the season with a monthly average of 236mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 354mm across the season with a monthly average of 118mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -2 to 14°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 45mm for the entire season. Expect around 7cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 10°
Apr 13°
May 16°
Jun 19°
Jul 18°
Aug 18°
Sep 17°
Oct 14°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Shigu is during May, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 85mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 24°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -2°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shigu 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-2 °C
13 °C
11 km/h
16 mm
3 cm
Feb
0 °C
14 °C
12 km/h
21 mm
3 cm
Mar Current
3 °C
18 °C
13 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Apr
6 °C
20 °C
12 km/h
39 mm
1 cm
May
11 °C
22 °C
11 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
191 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
270 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
23 °C
6 km/h
246 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
21 °C
6 km/h
224 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
19 °C
7 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
Nov
2 °C
17 °C
9 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Dec
-1 °C
14 °C
9 km/h
8 mm
1 cm
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