ClimateAverages

Tongchuan Climate

Sichuan, China · population 58,346 · 40 weather stations within 200 km · records 1905 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
20.7°C
Warmest month · August
30.5°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
3.0°C
Typical overnight low

Tongchuan has an average annual daytime high of 20.7°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is August, when highs typically reach 30.5°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near 3.0°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January9.6°C3.0°CColdest
February11.8°C5.1°C
March17.1°C9.3°C
April22.4°C13.5°C
May25.9°C17.5°C
June28.5°C20.4°C
July30.4°C22.5°C
August30.5°C22.3°CWarmest
September25.4°C18.9°C
October20.3°C14.4°C
November15.5°C9.6°C
December11.0°C4.9°C

Temperature range across the year

1°9°17°25°32°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2024
+2.2°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1905
-1.1°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Tongchuan getting hotter?

Since 1900, Tongchuan's average temperature has risen by 0.0°C.

16.1°16.9°17.7°18.4°19.2°1951–1980 baseline19251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
March to November

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Tongchuan?

Tongchuan's average annual daytime high is 20.7°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is August, with highs averaging 30.5°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging 3.0°C.

What is the warmest month in Tongchuan?

August is the warmest month in Tongchuan, with typical daytime highs of 30.5°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Tongchuan?

2024 is the hottest year on record for Tongchuan, running +2.2°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Tongchuan getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Tongchuan has warmed by roughly 0.0°C.

When is the best time to visit Tongchuan?

March to November typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.