Climate Insights for Yongbei

Lijiang Shi, Yunnan Sheng, China

Hottest
June
24°C peak
Coldest
January
1°C low
Wettest
August
281mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Yongbei is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1147mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 281mm of rainfall. Yongbei is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and February.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 1° Feb Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 3° Mar Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 6° Apr Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 10° May Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 14° Jun Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jul Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Aug Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Sep Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Oct Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11° Nov Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6° Dec Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Yongbei vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°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: 16mm Snow: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 172mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 262mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 281mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 191mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 22mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Yongbei is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1147mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 96mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 281mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 8mm. That's 273mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and February, totalling around 9cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Yongbei 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 March, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9km/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 13km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Yongbei, which began on March 20, 2026. Yongbei 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 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 24°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 96mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 714mm across the season with a monthly average of 238mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 298mm for the season, averaging 99mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 1 to 15°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 39mm for the entire season. Expect around 9cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/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 13°
Apr 16°
May 18°
Jun 20°
Jul 19°
Aug 19°
Sep 17°
Oct 15°
Nov 11°
Dec

The best time to visit Yongbei is during April and May, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 43mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 24°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°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 Yongbei 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
1 °C
13 °C
12 km/h
16 mm
3 cm
Feb
3 °C
15 °C
15 km/h
15 mm
4 cm
Mar Current
6 °C
19 °C
16 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Apr
10 °C
21 °C
15 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
262 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
281 mm
0 cm
Sep
14 °C
21 °C
7 km/h
191 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Nov
6 °C
17 °C
10 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Dec
3 °C
14 °C
11 km/h
8 mm
1 cm
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