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Guizhou, China

Shichang

Shichang is a small town in Guizhou, China, 788 m above sea level. It has a population of about 18,937. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now16°C
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population18,937
Local time04:20
28.22° N, 109.30° EElevation 788 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Shichangweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec61October
October: high / low18° / 12°
Rain this month104mm
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct

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

Shichang at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMay

199 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

29 mm of rain

Weather in Shichang

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Rain · wind 7 km/h · humidity 91%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct16°13°1.1 mm
Wed28 Oct19°12°
Thu29 Oct18°13°0.6 mm
Fri30 Oct21°14°1.2 mm
Sat31 Oct25°16°1.1 mm
Sun1 Nov25°12°9.8 mm
Mon2 Nov13°11°11.6 mm
Tue3 Nov14°11°4.6 mm
Wed4 Nov11°10°13.9 mm
Thu5 Nov11°9°2.2 mm

When to go to Shichang

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score272220525756465170614332
High5°7°11°18°22°25°28°27°24°18°13°8°
Low-1°1°4°10°15°18°21°20°17°12°6°1°
Rain (mm)414971137199226214134791046029
Wet days9101417181816151012107

What's on in Shichang

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

Nature around Shichang

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 Shichang

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shichang

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Shichang

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

Places near Shichang

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shichang?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shichang.
What is the hottest month in Shichang?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Shichang?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shichang?
May is the wettest month with about 199 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.