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Guizhou, China

Shaping’ao

Shaping’ao is a locality in Guizhou, China, 581 m above sea level. 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
Population–
Local time05:16
27.75° N, 108.87° EElevation 581 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Shaping’aoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59October
October: high / low19° / 12°
Rain this month130mm
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct

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

Shaping’ao at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in July

Coolest month0°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJune

268 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

35 mm of rain

Weather in Shaping’ao

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Rain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 90%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct21°15°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct18°15°3.3 mm
Wed28 Oct20°14°
Thu29 Oct19°15°2.9 mm
Fri30 Oct22°15°
Sat31 Oct27°19°1.1 mm
Sun1 Nov21°12°7.6 mm
Mon2 Nov13°10°4.6 mm
Tue3 Nov12°10°1.1 mm
Wed4 Nov12°11°6.4 mm

When to go to Shaping’ao

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score191417505349394467594327
High6°8°12°18°23°26°28°28°25°19°14°9°
Low0°2°5°11°16°19°22°21°18°12°7°2°
Rain (mm)4956841722442682411601071307435
Wet days910141718191415101297

What's on in Shaping’ao

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

Nature around Shaping’ao

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 Shaping’ao

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shaping’ao

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Shaping’ao

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

Places near Shaping’ao

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shaping’ao?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shaping’ao.
What is the hottest month in Shaping’ao?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Shaping’ao?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shaping’ao?
June is the wettest month with about 268 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.