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Guizhou, China

Qitan

Qitan is a town in Guizhou, China, 389 m above sea level. It has a population of about 27,794. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now15°C
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population27,794
Local time04:21
28.48° N, 108.46° EElevation 389 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Qitanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low21° / 14°
Rain this month89mm
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct

Best: May · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Qitan at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in August

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMay

147 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

19 mm of rain

Weather in Qitan

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 75%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct20°15°
Thu29 Oct20°17°2.8 mm
Fri30 Oct22°17°
Sat31 Oct27°18°2.6 mm
Sun1 Nov23°16°25.7 mm
Mon2 Nov20°14°
Tue3 Nov17°14°3.6 mm
Wed4 Nov18°14°33.2 mm
Thu5 Nov18°14°2.9 mm
Fri6 Nov21°16°18.3 mm

When to go to Qitan

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score282436565744343760575635
High8°10°14°21°25°28°31°31°27°21°16°10°
Low2°4°7°13°18°21°24°23°20°14°9°4°
Rain (mm)2428439314716314511578894719
Wet days891417191815161114107

What's on in Qitan

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

Nature around Qitan

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 Qitan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Qitan

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Qitan

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

Places near Qitan

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Qitan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Qitan.
What is the hottest month in Qitan?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Qitan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Qitan?
May is the wettest month with about 147 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.