Kangding weather
At 9:15 AM local time it was fog and 4°C (38°F). Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Jan. Kangding sits 2836 m (9,305 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kangding, Sichuan, China.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–JanOff season Jun–Sep
About Kangding weather
Is it raining in Kangding right now?
No. It’s fog and 4° right now. Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Kangding this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 8–15° and lows of 2–4°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Kangding lately?
In the past 7 days, Kangding had 2 rainy days and 8.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kangding?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Kangding weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kangding?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kangding is Nov–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 2°C (35°F) in January to 15°C (59°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Kangding?
June is the wettest month, with about 189 mm (7.4 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Kangding?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 15°C (59°F) and lows of 5°C (40°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 2°C (35°F) and lows of -12°C (10°F).
Does Kangding have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months