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Tengyue, 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 Tengyue, Yunnan?
Tengyue, 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
Tengyue, 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 Tengyue get?
Tengyue 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 Tengyue got 994 mm of rain, against a normal of 1500 mm for those months. August 2026 had the most, with 406 mm.
Tengyue weather by month
Tengyue weather in January
In January, Tengyue 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 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 23°C (2005) and the record low is -4°C (1985).
Tengyue weather in February
In February, Tengyue 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 67% 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.
Tengyue weather in March
In March, Tengyue 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 65% 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.
Tengyue weather in April
In April, Tengyue 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 53% 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.
Tengyue weather in May
In May, Tengyue 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 35% 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.
Tengyue weather in June
In June, Tengyue 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.
Tengyue weather in July
In July, Tengyue 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).
Tengyue weather in August
In August, Tengyue 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 9% 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.
Tengyue weather in September
In September, Tengyue 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.
Tengyue weather in October
In October, Tengyue 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 28% 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.
Tengyue weather in November
In November, Tengyue 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 64% 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.
Tengyue weather in December
In December, Tengyue 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 Tengyue
February is the sunniest month in Tengyue, with estimated sunshine of 67% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 6%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 40% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Tengyue is cloudier than 64% of China.
Humidity peaks in July at 88% and is lowest in March at 60%.
First and last freeze in Tengyue
The first fall freeze in Tengyue typically comes around December 17, and the last spring freeze around February 1. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 319 days.
Tengyue 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 Tengyue 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 Tengyue
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 | 68% | 66% | 23° | -4° |
| February | 4° | 18° | 28 mm | 5 | 65% | 67% | 26° | -3° |
| March | 7° | 22° | 39 mm | 9 | 60% | 65% | 28° | -2° |
| April | 11° | 23° | 78 mm | 13 | 66% | 53% | 29° | 2° |
| May | 14° | 24° | 156 mm | 17 | 76% | 35% | 32° | 8° |
| June | 17° | 24° | 223 mm | 23 | 86% | 9% | 31° | 12° |
| July | 18° | 23° | 297 mm | 27 | 88% | 6% | 31° | 13° |
| August | 18° | 24° | 272 mm | 25 | 88% | 9% | 31° | 13° |
| September | 17° | 24° | 196 mm | 20 | 84% | 15% | 32° | 10° |
| October | 13° | 23° | 137 mm | 13 | 84% | 28% | 29° | 4° |
| November | 8° | 20° | 37 mm | 5 | 73% | 64% | 25° | 1° |
| December | 4° | 18° | 13 mm | 3 | 71% | 65% | 22° | -2° |
Station: TENGCHONG, 14 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.
Tengyue climate questions
How much rain does Tengyue get?
Tengyue gets 1500 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 162 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Tengyue?
July is the wettest month in Tengyue, with 297 mm. December is the driest, with 13 mm.
How many rainy days does Tengyue have a year?
Tengyue has about 162 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 27.
What is the hottest month in Tengyue?
May is the warmest month in Tengyue, with an average high of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Tengyue?
January is the coldest month in Tengyue, with an average low of 3°C.
What is the record high temperature in Tengyue?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Tengyue 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 Tengyue?
February is the sunniest month in Tengyue, with estimated sunshine of 67% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Tengyue?
The first fall freeze in Tengyue typically comes around December 17. The last spring freeze is around February 1.
What is the best time to visit Tengyue?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to June and August to December, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.