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Yibin, Sichuan Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Yibin, Sichuan?
Yibin, Sichuan gets 1032 mm of precipitation a year over about 156 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 32°C) and January the coldest (average low 6°C).
Humid subtropical climate
Yibin, Sichuan has hot summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 10°C in January to 32°C in July. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 7° | 12° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 16° | 23° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 23° | 31° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 17° | 22° |
How much rain does Yibin get?
Yibin gets 1032 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 156 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 95% of China.
July is the wettest month, with 200 mm. January is the driest, with 21 mm. October has the most rainy days, about 17.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 27 days, to February 11, 2023.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Yibin got 648 mm of rain, against a normal of 1032 mm for those months. July 2026 had the most, with 417 mm.
Yibin weather by month
Yibin weather in January
In January, Yibin averages a high of 11°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 21 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 20°C (2013) and the record low is -2°C (1977).
Yibin weather in February
In February, Yibin averages a high of 14°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 26% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 27°C (2021) and the record low is 0°C (1977).
Yibin weather in March
In March, Yibin averages a high of 18°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 36 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 29% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 32°C (2007) and the record low is 1°C (1986). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Yibin weather in April
In April, Yibin averages a high of 24°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 65 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 23% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 35°C (2023) and the record low is 6°C (1980). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Yibin weather in May
In May, Yibin averages a high of 28°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 91 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 37°C (1988) and the record low is 11°C (1991).
Yibin weather in June
In June, Yibin averages a high of 29°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 160 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 15% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 39°C (2025) and the record low is 15°C (2026).
Yibin weather in July
In July, Yibin averages a high of 32°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 200 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 39°C (2022) and the record low is 18°C (1973).
Yibin weather in August
In August, Yibin averages a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 192 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 31% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 42°C (2022) and the record low is 17°C (2020).
Yibin weather in September
In September, Yibin averages a high of 27°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 127 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 39°C (2024) and the record low is 14°C (1997).
Yibin weather in October
In October, Yibin averages a high of 22°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 67 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 16% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 32°C (2021) and the record low is 6°C (1986). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Yibin weather in November
In November, Yibin averages a high of 17°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 29 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 27°C (1979) and the record low is 3°C (1987). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Yibin weather in December
In December, Yibin averages a high of 12°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 22 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 22% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 21°C (2023) and the record low is -2°C (1991).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Yibin
August is the sunniest month in Yibin, with estimated sunshine of 31% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest, at 15%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 24% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Yibin is cloudier than 98% of China.
Humidity peaks in October at 81% and is lowest in August at 67%.
Yibin has about 42 days a year above 32°C. Yibin is hotter than 63% of China.
Yibin weather records
These records cover YIBIN during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Yibin station is 42°C, on August 24, 2022. The coldest is -2°C, on January 30, 1977.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 222 mm of precipitation, on June 14, 1991.
49 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.2°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Yibin
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 12°C and lows near 7°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 15°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 23°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 16°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° | 11° | 21 mm | 11 | 79% | 24% | 20° | -2° |
| February | 8° | 14° | 23 mm | 9 | 74% | 26% | 27° | 0° |
| March | 11° | 18° | 36 mm | 12 | 69% | 29% | 32° | 1° |
| April | 16° | 24° | 65 mm | 13 | 70% | 23% | 35° | 6° |
| May | 19° | 28° | 91 mm | 14 | 68% | 24% | 37° | 11° |
| June | 22° | 29° | 160 mm | 17 | 72% | 15% | 39° | 15° |
| July | 24° | 32° | 200 mm | 14 | 71% | 24% | 39° | 18° |
| August | 23° | 32° | 192 mm | 14 | 67% | 31% | 42° | 17° |
| September | 21° | 27° | 127 mm | 15 | 75% | 28% | 39° | 14° |
| October | 17° | 22° | 67 mm | 17 | 81% | 16% | 32° | 6° |
| November | 12° | 17° | 29 mm | 10 | 78% | 24% | 27° | 3° |
| December | 7° | 12° | 22 mm | 10 | 80% | 22% | 21° | -2° |
Station: YIBIN, 6 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.
Yibin climate questions
How much rain does Yibin get?
Yibin gets 1032 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 156 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Yibin?
July is the wettest month in Yibin, with 200 mm. January is the driest, with 21 mm.
How many rainy days does Yibin have a year?
Yibin has about 156 days with measurable rain in an average year. October has the most, about 17.
What is the hottest month in Yibin?
July is the warmest month in Yibin, with an average high of 32°C.
What is the coldest month in Yibin?
January is the coldest month in Yibin, with an average low of 6°C.
What is the record high temperature in Yibin?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Yibin station is 42°C, set on August 24, 2022. The record low is -2°C, on January 30, 1977.
What is the sunniest month in Yibin?
August is the sunniest month in Yibin, with estimated sunshine of 31% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Yibin?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.