Climate Insights for Yongcong

Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Sheng, China

Hottest
August
31°C peak
Coldest
January
4°C low
Wettest
June
336mm rain
Best to Visit
October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Yongcong is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1942mm of precipitation falls per year. Yongcong receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yongcong 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 4° Feb Max: 11° Average: 8° Min: 5° Mar Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 10° Apr Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° May Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Jun Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jul Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Aug Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 23° Sep Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 21° Oct Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 15° Nov Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 10° Dec Max: 11° Average: 8° Min: 5°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Yongcong 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 27°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 September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 2mm Mar Precipitation: 170mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 245mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 283mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 336mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 213mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 163mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow

Yongcong is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1942mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 162mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 336mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 52mm. That's 285mm less than June, 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 8cm annually. December 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: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Yongcong 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 February, averaging 11km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

88 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Yongcong, which began on September 23, 2026. Yongcong 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. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (88 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 699mm across the season with a monthly average of 233mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 712mm across the season with a monthly average of 237mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 270mm for the season, averaging 90mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 261mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Expect around 8cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 7°
Feb 8°
Mar 13°
Apr 18°
May 21°
Jun 25°
Jul 27°
Aug 27°
Sep 24°
Oct 19°
Nov 14°
Dec 8°

The best time to visit Yongcong is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 73mm 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yongcong 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
4 °C
9 °C
10 km/h
97 mm
2 cm
Feb
5 °C
11 °C
11 km/h
112 mm
2 cm
Mar
10 °C
16 °C
10 km/h
170 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
22 °C
10 km/h
245 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
25 °C
9 km/h
283 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
336 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
31 °C
9 km/h
213 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
31 °C
7 km/h
163 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
21 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
22 °C
11 km/h
73 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
17 °C
10 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Dec
5 °C
11 °C
10 km/h
52 mm
3 cm
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