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Xiaqiaotou
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Haba Snow Mountain
Haba Snow Mountain
Yunnan, China

Xiaqiaotou

Xiaqiaotou is a small town in Yunnan, China, 2,236 m above sea level. It has a population of about 15,930 (2020). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now11°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Population15,930
Local time23:34
27.19° N, 100.04° EElevation 2,236 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Xiaqiaotouweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low19° / 11°
Rain this month50mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov

Best: Mar–Apr · Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Xiaqiaotou at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in June

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

220 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

4 mm of rain

Monuments nearby7+

within 181 km

Weather in Xiaqiaotou

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 45%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct20°9°
Fri23 Oct21°9°
Sat24 Oct21°9°
Sun25 Oct23°9°
Mon26 Oct24°11°
Tue27 Oct22°11°
Wed28 Oct22°12°
Thu29 Oct22°11°
Fri30 Oct22°12°
Sat31 Oct21°13°1 mm

When to go to Xiaqiaotou

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score687283837059535660728577
High13°14°17°19°22°22°22°22°20°19°16°14°
Low2°2°5°8°11°14°15°14°14°11°6°3°
Rain (mm)71228285613122020012850114
Wet days224713222726221221

What's on in Xiaqiaotou

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

Monuments and museums in Xiaqiaotou

All monuments

More museums: 玉龙雪山冰川博物馆

Outdoors around Xiaqiaotou

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
View on the gorges entryViewpoints
2.8 km
Viewpoint charged 10YViewpoints
5.8 km
香格里拉云极野奢民宿Mountain huts
5.8 km
牧屋Mountain huts
8.9 km
Free camping at weed forestCamp sites
9.5 km
老谷牧场Camp sites
11 km

Nature around Xiaqiaotou

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 Xiaqiaotou

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Xiaqiaotou

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Xiaqiaotou 26 km ↗1996 · 26 km
6.5Hongqiao 32 km ↗1976 · 110 km
6.4Huangshan 34 km ↙1951 · 67 km
6.3Shuijia 6 km ↘1966 · 30 km

Towns and villages around Xiaqiaotou

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

Xiaqiaotou from above

Getting to Xiaqiaotou

Lijiang Sanyi International AirportLJG
60 km
Diqing Shangri-La AirportDIG
77 km
Ninglang Luguhu AirportNLH
81 km
虎跳峡Railway station
4.4 km
螺丝湾Railway station
12 km
新尚Railway station
18 km
永壳渡口Ferry port
23 km
大具渡口Ferry port
23 km

Places near Xiaqiaotou

Places with a climate like Xiaqiaotou

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Xiaqiaotou?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Xiaqiaotou.
What is the hottest month in Xiaqiaotou?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Xiaqiaotou?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Xiaqiaotou?
July is the wettest month with about 220 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.