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Gansu, China

Putao

Putao is a locality in Gansu, China, 998 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental (Köppen Dwa), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now11°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population–
Local time12:02
34.52° N, 106.28° EElevation 998 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Putaoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec65October
October: high / low17° / 8°
Rain this month44mm
Best timeApr–Jun

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

Putao at a glance

Best time to visitApr–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

108 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

4 mm of rain

Monuments nearby6+

within 64 km

Weather in Putao

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 67%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct13°9°2.4 mm
Tue27 Oct12°6°
Wed28 Oct15°8°1.1 mm
Thu29 Oct19°7°
Fri30 Oct18°7°
Sat31 Oct14°11°6.4 mm
Sun1 Nov15°7°1.4 mm
Mon2 Nov16°7°
Tue3 Nov17°6°
Wed4 Nov14°6°

When to go to Putao

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score514550807265535763655154
High4°7°12°18°23°26°28°27°22°17°11°6°
Low-5°-3°2°7°12°17°19°18°14°8°2°-3°
Rain (mm)58223559741001089144124
Wet days2356911131413941

What's on in Putao

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

Monuments and museums in Putao

All monuments

Nature around Putao

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 Putao

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Putao

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Putao

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

Places near Putao

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Putao?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Putao.
What is the hottest month in Putao?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Putao?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Putao?
August is the wettest month with about 108 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.