Caoping
Longnan Shi · China
Caoping lies in Gansu, China. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August. The warmest month is July, with average highs of 21°C (69°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 21°C (69°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -11°C (13°F).
The wettest month is September, with rain on about 18 days.
June is the sunniest month, with about 6.6 hours of sunshine a day.
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16-day forecast
- Feels like
- -2°
- Humidity
- 69%
- Wind
- 5 km/h E
- Gusts
- 16 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1033 hPa
- UV index
- 1 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:10 / 18:20
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Caoping
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 0° | 2° | 6° | 12° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 20° | 15° | 11° | 6° | 2° |
| Average low | -11° | -8° | -3° | 2° | 6° | 9° | 11° | 11° | 7° | 3° | -4° | -9° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 5 | 7 | 22 | 53 | 87 | 92 | 118 | 108 | 105 | 57 | 13 | 4 |
| Rain days | 1 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 4.8 | 5 | 5.3 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Daylight (h) | 10.1 | 10.9 | 11.9 | 13 | 13.9 | 14.4 | 14.2 | 13.4 | 12.3 | 11.3 | 10.4 | 9.9 |
| Humidity (%) | 57 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 64 | 70 | 70 | 74 | 72 | 66 | 62 |
| Wind (km/h) | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Go score | 29 | 26 | 18 | 36 | 48 | 56 | 62 | 66 | 39 | 24 | 24 | 31 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Caoping, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Caoping: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
No data for this location.
Caoping: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Chinese Yuan
CNY · ¥
1 USD ≈ 6.681 CNY
- Languages
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +86
- Meal, casual restaurantCN¥76.00≈ $11.00
- CappuccinoCN¥19.00≈ $2.90
- Beer (0.5 l)CN¥28.00≈ $4.20
- Bottled water (1.5 l)CN¥8.80≈ $1.30
- Taxi, 5 kmCN¥53.00≈ $8.00
- Public transport ticketCN¥10.00≈ $1.50
- Mid-range hotel, per nightCN¥660≈ $99.00
Estimated from China’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 48% of US levels.
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Feb 6Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
2 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5 (1976).
How to get to Caoping
Nearest airports
- LNLLongnan Chengzhou AirportLongnan (Cheng)92 km
- THQTianshui Maijishan AirportTianshui (Maiji)138 km
- JZHJiuzhai Huanglong AirportNgawa (Songpan)139 km
Distances
- Beijing1,241 km 21 h 31 · 2 h 14
- Shanghai1,584 km 27 h 28 · 2 h 41
- Chongqing487 km 8 h 27 · 1 h 16
- Chengdu342 km 5 h 56
- Guangzhou1,434 km 24 h 52 · 2 h 29
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Hotels in Caoping
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Caoping?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Caoping is July–August.
What is the weather like in Caoping in October?
In October, Caoping averages a high of 11°C (51°F) and a low of 3°C (37°F), with 57 mm of rain on about 14 days.
What is the rainiest month in Caoping?
September, with rain on about 18 days.
What is the nearest airport to Caoping?
Longnan Chengzhou Airport (LNL), about 92 km away.
What power plugs are used in China?
Plug types A, C, I, at 220 V.
What currency is used in China?
Chinese Yuan (CNY).
What is the emergency number in China?
110.
Is China safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is Caoping most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Caoping least crowded?
The quietest months are March and October–November.
What time zone is Caoping in?
Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
What is the population of Caoping?
About 7,772.