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Monthly climate in Xichang, Sichuan, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Xichang features a subtropical climate (Cwb). Temperatures typically range between 6 °C (44 °F) and 20 °C (68 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -7 °C (21 °F) or can rise to as high as 32 °C (89 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1284 mm (50.6 inches) and receives 175 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Xichang enjoys an average of 3114 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 10 hours 23 minutes to 13 hours 52 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Xichang, Sichuan, China §

The warmest months in Xichang are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 20 to 20 °C (68 - 68 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 6 to 7 °C (44 - 46 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Xichang experiences 53 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 34 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Xichang, Sichuan, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 18°C
(65°F)		 22°C
(71°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 32°C
(89°F)		 31°C
(87°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 27°C
(82°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 17°C
(63°F)
Mean maximum 17°C
(63°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 17°C
(62°F)
Average high 12°C
(55°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 25°C
(76°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 12°C
(54°F)
Daily mean 6°C
(44°F)		 7°C
(46°F)		 12°C
(55°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 6°C
(44°F)
Average low 1°C
(33°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 1°C
(35°F)
Mean minimum -5°C
(23°F)		 -4°C
(25°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 6°C
(42°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 -3°C
(26°F)
Minimum -7°C
(21°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)		 -0°C
(32°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Xichang, Sichuan, China §

Xichang usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 23 rainy days and 229 mm (9.0 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Xichang are January, February and December. On average, 22 mm (0.9 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Xichang, Sichuan, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 20 (0.8) 19 (0.7) 29 (1.1) 38 (1.5) 84 (3.3) 190 (7.5) 247 (9.7) 245 (9.7) 194 (7.6) 145 (5.7) 47 (1.8) 26 (1.0)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 5 4 8 8 14 25 25 23 22 22 12 7

Monthly sunshine hours in Xichang, Sichuan, China §

The sunniest months in Xichang are March, May and August, when the sun shines an average of 9 hours 45 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Xichang: January, September and October receive an average of 7 hours 4 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Xichang, Sichuan, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 231 271 309 292 297 250 267 301 226 192 232 240
Mean daily daylight hours 10h 34m 11h 11m 12h 0m 12h 49m 13h 31m 13h 52m 13h 41m 13h 5m 12h 17m 11h 28m 10h 45m 10h 23m

Solar UV radiation in Xichang, Sichuan, China §

Xichang experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in July, August and September, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 14 - 15, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the High / Very High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 8. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Xichang UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Xichang, Sichuan, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 7 9 11 13 14 14 15 14 14 11 8 6

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Xichang, Sichuan, China

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Xichang. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Xichang's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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