Climate Insights for Simao

Pu'er City, Yunnan Sheng, China

Hottest
May
32°C peak
Coldest
January
9°C low
Wettest
August
338mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Simao is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1463mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 338mm of rainfall. Simao is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° Feb Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 10° Mar Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 14° Apr Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 17° May Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 20° Jun Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jul Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Aug Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 21° Sep Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 20° Oct Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 18° Nov Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 13° Dec Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 10°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Simao vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 15°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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 52mm Feb Precipitation: 15mm Mar Precipitation: 15mm Apr Precipitation: 41mm May Precipitation: 86mm Jun Precipitation: 199mm Jul Precipitation: 306mm Aug Precipitation: 338mm Sep Precipitation: 206mm Oct Precipitation: 144mm Nov Precipitation: 34mm Dec Precipitation: 26mm
Precipitation

Simao is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1463mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 122mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 338mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 15mm. That's 323mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Simao is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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.

Seasons

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

90 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Simao, which began on June 21, 2026. Simao 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 90 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 14 to 32°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 142mm over the season and a monthly average of 47mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 843mm across the season with a monthly average of 281mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 13 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 383mm across the season with a monthly average of 128mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 9 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 94mm over the season and a monthly average of 31mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 15°
Feb 17°
Mar 21°
Apr 23°
May 25°
Jun 25°
Jul 24°
Aug 24°
Sep 23°
Oct 21°
Nov 18°
Dec 15°

The best time to visit Simao is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 31mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°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 Simao 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
9 °C
22 °C
1 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
Feb
10 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Mar
14 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Apr
17 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
May
20 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
22 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
199 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
28 °C
1 km/h
306 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
29 °C
1 km/h
338 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
28 °C
1 km/h
206 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
144 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Dec
10 °C
22 °C
1 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
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