Zhaotong weather
At 6:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 12°C (54°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Mar–Apr. Zhaotong sits 1970 m (6,464 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 Zhaotong, Yunnan, China.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–AprOff season Jun–Aug, Dec–Jan
About Zhaotong weather
Is it raining in Zhaotong right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 12° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Zhaotong this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 16–27° and lows of 9–11°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Zhaotong lately?
In the past 7 days, Zhaotong had 1 rainy day and 2.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Zhaotong?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Zhaotong weather by month
When is the best time to visit Zhaotong?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Zhaotong is Mar–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug, Dec–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 11°C (51°F) in December to 25°C (76°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Zhaotong?
June is the wettest month, with about 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Zhaotong?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 25°C (76°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 11°C (51°F) and lows of -3°C (26°F).
Does Zhaotong have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Zhaotong weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months