Best Time to Visit Kangding
Best time: Feb, Mar, Jan, Dec.
Aug is warmest (19°C high); Jun is rainiest (160 mm).
Kangding weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.3 | -10.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 6.1 | -8 | 5 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 9.1 | -4.4 | 13 | 5.8 |
| Apr | 12.6 | -0.1 | 38 | 7 |
| May | 15.8 | 3.8 | 84 | 7.5 |
| Jun | 17.2 | 7 | 160 | 7.2 |
| Jul | 18.9 | 8.8 | 143 | 7 |
| Aug | 19 | 8.2 | 113 | 7 |
| Sep | 15.9 | 5.9 | 130 | 5.8 |
| Oct | 12.3 | 1.5 | 54 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 8.7 | -4.4 | 10 | 4.5 |
| Dec | 5.4 | -9 | 4 | 3.9 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: FebMarJanDec
Beaches: FebJanDecMar
Hiking: AprMarNovFeb
Sightseeing: AprAugFebMar
Kangding quick facts
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kangding?
Feb, Mar, Jan, Dec.
What is the rainiest month?
Jun, about 160 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Aug, with average highs of 19°C.
Where to stay
See Kangding hotels · Book Kangding tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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