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Kunming Shi
Kunming Shi
Yunnan, China

Benchang

Benchang is a locality in Yunnan, China, 2,118 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now14°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population–
Local time02:55
25.85° N, 102.43° EElevation 2,118 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Benchangweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low18° / 11°
Rain this month132mm
Best timeFeb–Apr

Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Benchang at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Apr

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in May

Coolest month3°C

Average low in December

Wettest monthJuly

280 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

14 mm of rain

Monuments nearby8+

within 94 km

Weather in Benchang

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
14°C

Clear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 75%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct26°12°
Sun25 Oct27°11°
Mon26 Oct27°12°
Tue27 Oct22°15°2.8 mm
Wed28 Oct24°14°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct24°13°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct23°14°1 mm
Sat31 Oct25°14°1 mm
Sun1 Nov24°13°0.5 mm

When to go to Benchang

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score698694866953515456667767
High13°16°19°22°22°22°22°22°20°18°15°13°
Low3°4°7°10°13°15°15°15°13°11°7°3°
Rain (mm)191423351502912802352081324514
Wet days313612202321161132

What's on in Benchang

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Benchang

All monuments

Nature around Benchang

Nature in China

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Benchang

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Benchang

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.7Panzhihua 15 km ↘1955 · 94 km
6.2Huili Chengguanzhen 73 km ↓1995 · 26 km
6.0Laojiezi 68 km ↓1966 · 87 km
6.0Panzhihua 42 km ↘2008 · 69 km

Towns and villages around Benchang

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Benchang

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Benchang?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Benchang.
What is the hottest month in Benchang?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Benchang?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Benchang?
July is the wettest month with about 280 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.