Climate Insights for Yuanmou Airport

The climate in Yuanmou Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 862mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 174mm of rainfall. Yuanmou Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperatures in Yuanmou Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Yuanmou Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 862mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 174mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 10mm. That's 164mm 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.

Yuanmou Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 11km/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 16km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Yuanmou Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Yuanmou Airport 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

The best time to visit Yuanmou Airport is during February, March, April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 35mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yuanmou Airport 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.