
Best Time to Visit Pingdingshan
The best months to visit Pingdingshan are Mar, Apr, Oct. Here is the full monthly breakdown.
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Best Months: Mar, Apr, Oct
These months offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures and low rainfall for visiting Pingdingshan. Expect highs of 18°C to 24°C to 21°C with relatively dry conditions.
Warmest Month
July
34°C high
Coldest Month
January
-1°C low
Driest Month
January
4 rain days
Wettest Month
July
17 rain days
Monthly Weather
January
High: 9°C / Low: -1°C
4 rain days
February
High: 10°C / Low: 0°C
6 rain days
March
High: 18°C / Low: 6°C
4 rain days
April
High: 24°C / Low: 13°C
5 rain days
May
High: 29°C / Low: 18°C
6 rain days
June
High: 33°C / Low: 22°C
10 rain days
July
High: 34°C / Low: 25°C
17 rain days
August
High: 33°C / Low: 24°C
13 rain days
September
High: 27°C / Low: 19°C
15 rain days
October
High: 21°C / Low: 13°C
11 rain days
November
High: 16°C / Low: 7°C
6 rain days
December
High: 9°C / Low: 0°C
4 rain days
Tourist Seasons in Pingdingshan
Peak Season
March, April, October
- +Best weather conditions
- +Most activities and events
- -Higher prices and larger crowds
- -Book accommodation well in advance
Shoulder Season
February, May, September, November
- +Good weather, fewer tourists
- +Better value for accommodation
- +More authentic local experiences
- ~Some attractions may have reduced hours
Off Season
January, June, July, August, December
- +Lowest prices of the year
- +No crowds at attractions
- -Weather may be less favourable
- -Some seasonal businesses may close
Month-by-Month Breakdown
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 9°C | -1°C | 4 | Off Season |
February | 10°C | 0°C | 6 | Shoulder Season |
March★ | 18°C | 6°C | 4 | Peak Season |
April★ | 24°C | 13°C | 5 | Peak Season |
May | 29°C | 18°C | 6 | Shoulder Season |
June | 33°C | 22°C | 10 | Off Season |
July | 34°C | 25°C | 17 | Off Season |
August | 33°C | 24°C | 13 | Off Season |
September | 27°C | 19°C | 15 | Shoulder Season |
October★ | 21°C | 13°C | 11 | Peak Season |
November | 16°C | 7°C | 6 | Shoulder Season |
December | 9°C | 0°C | 4 | Off Season |
Season Timeline
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