When is the best time to go to Zigong

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Zigong, China. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Zigong weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Zigong are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Zigong January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 17mm 2.7hrs 11.4hrs

The climate in Zigong during January can be summarized as cool and dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Zigong, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Zigong and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Zigong with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Zigong weather in January »

February

Zigong February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 22mm 2.9hrs 12hrs

February in Zigong is generally dry with the temperature being cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zigong, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Zigong and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Zigong with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Zigong weather in February »

March

Zigong March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 31mm 4hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Zigong is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zigong, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Zigong and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Zigong with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Zigong weather in March »

April

Zigong April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 65mm 4.9hrs 13.6hrs

Zigong's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zigong, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Zigong and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Zigong with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Zigong weather in April »

May

Zigong May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 114mm 4.9hrs 14.4hrs

May is a damp, humid month in Zigong and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Zigong, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Zigong and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Zigong with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Zigong weather in May »

June

Zigong June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 165mm 4.6hrs 11.4hrs

June is a wet, humid month in Zigong and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Zigong.

June is in the summer in Zigong and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Zigong with around 165mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Zigong weather in June »

July

Zigong July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 249mm 6hrs 12hrs

July in Zigong is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zigong for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Zigong and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Zigong with around 249mm 9.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Zigong weather in July »

August

Zigong August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 229mm 6.5hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Zigong is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zigong for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Zigong and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Zigong with around 229mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Zigong weather in August »

September

Zigong September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 148mm 3.7hrs 13.6hrs

Zigong's weather in September is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Zigong.

September is in the fall / autumn in Zigong and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Zigong with around 148mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Zigong weather in September »

October

Zigong October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 76mm 2.8hrs 14.4hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Zigong and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zigong, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Zigong and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Zigong with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Zigong weather in October »

November

Zigong November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 35mm 2.7hrs 11.4hrs

The climate in Zigong during November can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zigong, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Zigong and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Zigong with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Zigong weather in November »

December

Zigong December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 17mm 2.4hrs 12hrs

December in Zigong is generally dry with the temperature being cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zigong, with some very good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Zigong and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Zigong with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Zigong weather in December »

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Zigong weather stats

Zigong weather statistics
Hottest month: August 30.8°C 87.4°F
Driest month: December 17mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: August 6.5hrs
Coldest month: January 9.6°C 49.3°F
Wettest month: July 249mm 9.8ins
Warmest sea: July 25.1°C 77.2°F
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