Best Time to Visit Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Zhaotong.
Zhaotong does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 20.2°C / 68.4°F) and driest (February, 10 mm / 0.4 in) months. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 3.6°C / 38.5°F in January to 20.2°C / 68.4°F in July, with rainfall from 10 mm / 0.4 in (February) to 170 mm / 6.7 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Zhaotong, Yunnan, China's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Zhaotong's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 9.9°C49.8°F | 14 mm0.6″ | — |
| April | 13.9°C57°F | 40 mm1.6″ | — |
| November | 8.8°C47.8°F | 24 mm0.9″ | — |
No month at Zhaotong matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Zhaotong?
Zhaotong doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~10 mm / 0.4 in) and July (warmest, 20.2°C / 68.4°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from China's national average.
When is the rainy season in Zhaotong?
The rainy season at Zhaotong, Yunnan runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 70 mm / 2.8 in. The wettest single month is June (170 mm / 6.7 in).
What is the driest month in Zhaotong?
The driest month in Zhaotong is February, averaging about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 5.8°C / 42.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Zhaotong?
The least comfortable months for travel to Zhaotong — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, August, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 170 mm / 6.7 in in June, and the coldest month averages 3.6°C / 38.5°F.
Is Zhaotong climate different from China overall?
Yes, usually. Our Zhaotong figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our China figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Zhaotong specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.