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Gansu, China

Palu

Palu is a locality in Gansu, China, 2,795 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced subarctic (Köppen Dwc), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now2°C
Best timeJul–Aug · Dec
Population–
Local time07:24
34.58° N, 103.40° EElevation 2,795 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Paluweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec25October
October: high / low10° / -1°
Rain this month48mm
Best timeJul–Aug · Dec

Best: Jul–Aug · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Palu at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Aug · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-19°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

124 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

3 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 107 km

Weather in Palu

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

14-day forecast
2°C

Clear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 64%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct15°1°1.5 mm
Sun25 Oct14°5°3.3 mm
Mon26 Oct6°1°3.3 mm
Tue27 Oct14°1°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct14°2°2 mm
Thu29 Oct17°3°
Fri30 Oct16°2°
Sat31 Oct14°3°1 mm
Sun1 Nov7°0°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov10°-2°0.5 mm

When to go to Palu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score544941324053636343255257
High-3°-2°3°10°14°17°18°18°15°10°4°-1°
Low-19°-17°-11°-3°2°6°8°8°5°-1°-9°-16°
Rain (mm)58234285100124110934883
Wet days135914151715151231

What's on in Palu

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

Monuments and museums in Palu

All monuments

Nature around Palu

Nature in China

Wildlife in October

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

Earthquakes around Palu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Dahejia 12 km ↘2023 · 140 km
5.9Hadapu Zhen 31 km ↑2013 · 79 km
5.5Liushun 75 km ↓2026 · 64 km
5.4Hadapu Zhen 33 km ↑2013 · 71 km

Towns and villages around Palu

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

Places near Palu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Palu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Palu.
What is the hottest month in Palu?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Palu?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -3°C and lows of -19°C.
What is the rainiest month in Palu?
July is the wettest month with about 124 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.