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Qujing Shi
Qujing Shi
Yunnan, China

Machang

Machang is a town in Yunnan, China, 1,796 m above sea level. It has a population of about 39,442 (2020). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now16°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population39,442
Local time09:28
26.11° N, 104.27° EElevation 1,796 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Machangweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56October
October: high / low18° / 11°
Rain this month81mm
Best timeFeb–Apr

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

Machang at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Apr

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in July

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJune

215 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

14 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 83 km

Weather in Machang

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 93%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct25°15°
Tue27 Oct20°16°7.2 mm
Wed28 Oct22°15°
Thu29 Oct18°13°3.7 mm
Fri30 Oct23°15°
Sat31 Oct25°15°
Sun1 Nov20°15°3.2 mm
Mon2 Nov15°11°1.4 mm
Tue3 Nov20°12°2.6 mm
Wed4 Nov23°14°1.2 mm

When to go to Machang

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score577583726155565960566857
High12°15°19°22°23°23°24°24°21°18°15°12°
Low2°4°7°10°13°16°16°16°14°11°6°2°
Rain (mm)18162338113215181149109812814
Wet days3261016232120171643

What's on in Machang

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

Monuments and museums in Machang

All monuments

Nature around Machang

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 Machang

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Machang

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Zhaotong 34 km ↙2014 · 147 km
6.0Laojiezi 68 km ↓1966 · 110 km
5.9Laojiezi 82 km ↓1966 · 104 km
5.8Tongquan 91 km ↖1985 · 141 km

Towns and villages around Machang

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

Places near Machang

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Machang?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Machang.
What is the hottest month in Machang?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Machang?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Machang?
June is the wettest month with about 215 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.