Climate Insights for Mentougou

The climate in Mentougou is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 697mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 219mm of rainfall. Mentougou is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Mentougou has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Mentougou is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 697mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 219mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 2mm. That's 217mm 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 26cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.

Mentougou is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Mentougou, which began on March 20, 2026. Mentougou 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Mentougou is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 56mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°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 Mentougou 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.