Longling County, Yunnan Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Longling County, Yunnan?
Longling County, Yunnan gets 1500 mm of precipitation a year over about 162 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 24°C) and January the coldest (average low 3°C).
Subtropical highland climate
Longling County, Yunnan has warm summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 17°C in January to 25°C in August. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to June and August to December, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 4° | 17° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 11° | 23° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 18° | 24° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 13° | 23° |
How much rain does Longling County get?
Longling County gets 1500 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 162 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 99% of China.
July is the wettest month, with 297 mm. December is the driest, with 13 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 27.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 61 days, to February 26, 2023.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Longling County got 994 mm of rain, against a normal of 1500 mm for those months. August 2026 had the most, with 406 mm.
Longling County weather by month
Longling County weather in January
In January, Longling County averages a high of 17°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 26 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 68% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 23°C (2005) and the record low is -4°C (1985).
Longling County weather in February
In February, Longling County averages a high of 18°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 28 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 73% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 26°C (1999) and the record low is -3°C (1971). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Longling County weather in March
In March, Longling County averages a high of 22°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 39 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 69% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 28°C (2010) and the record low is -2°C (1986). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Longling County weather in April
In April, Longling County averages a high of 23°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 78 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 29°C (1999) and the record low is 2°C (1970). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Longling County weather in May
In May, Longling County averages a high of 24°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 156 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 32°C (2012) and the record low is 8°C (1972). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Longling County weather in June
In June, Longling County averages a high of 24°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 223 mm of precipitation over about 23 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 9% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 31°C (2023) and the record low is 12°C (2013). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Longling County weather in July
In July, Longling County averages a high of 23°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 297 mm of precipitation over about 27 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 6% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 31°C (2009) and the record low is 13°C (1988).
Longling County weather in August
In August, Longling County averages a high of 24°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 272 mm of precipitation over about 25 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 7% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 31°C (2006) and the record low is 13°C (1972). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Longling County weather in September
In September, Longling County averages a high of 24°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 196 mm of precipitation over about 20 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 15% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 32°C (2024) and the record low is 10°C (1984). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Longling County weather in October
In October, Longling County averages a high of 23°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 137 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 27% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 29°C (2009) and the record low is 4°C (1986). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Longling County weather in November
In November, Longling County averages a high of 20°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 37 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 25°C (2023) and the record low is 1°C (1971). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Longling County weather in December
In December, Longling County averages a high of 18°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 22°C (2022) and the record low is -2°C (1978). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Longling County
February is the sunniest month in Longling County, with estimated sunshine of 73% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 6%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 42% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Longling County is cloudier than 61% of China.
Humidity peaks in August at 89% and is lowest in March at 54%.
First and last freeze in Longling County
The first fall freeze in Longling County typically comes around December 17, and the last spring freeze around February 1. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 319 days.
Longling County weather records
These records cover TENGCHONG during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Longling County station is 32°C, on May 26, 2012. The coldest is -4°C, on January 16, 1985.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 214 mm of precipitation, on September 4, 2026.
47 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Longling County
The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to June and August to December, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 4°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 11°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 18°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 13°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° | 17° | 26 mm | 4 | 69% | 68% | 23° | -4° |
| February | 4° | 18° | 28 mm | 5 | 61% | 73% | 26° | -3° |
| March | 7° | 22° | 39 mm | 9 | 54% | 69% | 28° | -2° |
| April | 11° | 23° | 78 mm | 13 | 58% | 60% | 29° | 2° |
| May | 14° | 24° | 156 mm | 17 | 74% | 38% | 32° | 8° |
| June | 17° | 24° | 223 mm | 23 | 85% | 9% | 31° | 12° |
| July | 18° | 23° | 297 mm | 27 | 88% | 6% | 31° | 13° |
| August | 18° | 24° | 272 mm | 25 | 89% | 7% | 31° | 13° |
| September | 17° | 24° | 196 mm | 20 | 84% | 15% | 32° | 10° |
| October | 13° | 23° | 137 mm | 13 | 84% | 27% | 29° | 4° |
| November | 8° | 20° | 37 mm | 5 | 75% | 62% | 25° | 1° |
| December | 4° | 18° | 13 mm | 3 | 74% | 65% | 22° | -2° |
Station: TENGCHONG, 63 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Longling County climate questions
How much rain does Longling County get?
Longling County gets 1500 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 162 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Longling County?
July is the wettest month in Longling County, with 297 mm. December is the driest, with 13 mm.
How many rainy days does Longling County have a year?
Longling County has about 162 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 27.
What is the hottest month in Longling County?
May is the warmest month in Longling County, with an average high of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Longling County?
January is the coldest month in Longling County, with an average low of 3°C.
What is the record high temperature in Longling County?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Longling County station is 32°C, set on May 26, 2012. The record low is -4°C, on January 16, 1985.
What is the sunniest month in Longling County?
February is the sunniest month in Longling County, with estimated sunshine of 73% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Longling County?
The first fall freeze in Longling County typically comes around December 17. The last spring freeze is around February 1.
What is the best time to visit Longling County?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to June and August to December, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.