Climate Insights for Yongning

Lijiang Shi, Yunnan Sheng, China

Hottest
June
20°C peak
Coldest
January
-4°C low
Wettest
July
313mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yongning is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1430mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 313mm of rainfall. Yongning 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 7° Average: 1° Min: -4° Feb Max: 9° Average: 3° Min: -3° Mar Max: 14° Average: 7° Min: 0° Apr Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 4° May Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 8° Jun Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 12° Jul Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 12° Aug Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 12° Sep Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11° Oct Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 7° Nov Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 1° Dec Max: 9° Average: 3° Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Yongning vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°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 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 11mm Feb Precipitation: 21mm Snow: 10mm Mar Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 4mm May Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 248mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 313mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 292mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 234mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 2mm Dec Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow

Yongning is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1430mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 119mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 313mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 9mm. That's 305mm 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 37cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.

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: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Yongning is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 14km/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 7km/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 11km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 9km/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 Yongning, which began on March 20, 2026. Yongning 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 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 175mm for the season, averaging 58mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 853mm across the season with a monthly average of 284mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 1 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 354mm across the season with a monthly average of 118mm. 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 9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 47mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Expect around 25cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yongning 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
7 °C
11 km/h
17 mm
11 cm
Feb
-3 °C
9 °C
13 km/h
21 mm
10 cm
Mar Current
0 °C
14 °C
14 km/h
23 mm
3 cm
Apr
4 °C
16 °C
13 km/h
53 mm
4 cm
May
8 °C
19 °C
12 km/h
100 mm
1 cm
Jun
12 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
248 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
20 °C
8 km/h
313 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
20 °C
7 km/h
292 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
18 °C
8 km/h
234 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
15 °C
9 km/h
99 mm
1 cm
Nov
1 °C
12 °C
10 km/h
20 mm
2 cm
Dec
-2 °C
9 °C
10 km/h
9 mm
4 cm
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