Caoping i
Mountain town · Gansu

Caoping

Longnan Shi · China

Now
1°
Local time
12:34 AM
Population
7.8K
Elevation
2,399 m
Best time to go
Jul–Aug
Go score 66/100
Main airport
LNL
92 km
Time zone
UTC+8
Asia/Shanghai
At a glance

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.

Seasonal highlights nearby
Weather

16-day forecast

Caoping weather forecast
1°
Overcast
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

1° 00 1° 03 0° 06 3° 09 9° 12 10° 15 7° 18 4° 21 38% 3° 00 26% 2° 03 23% 2° 06 5° 09 12° 12 13° 15 9° 18 5° 21
Today
Oct 21
Overcast
10°0°
39% 8 SE
Tomorrow
Oct 22
Light drizzle
13°2°
26% 1.6 mm 5 SE
Fri
Oct 23
Overcast
13°3°
2% 6 SE
Sat
Oct 24
Drizzle
11°6°
84% 1.7 mm 7 E
Sun
Oct 25
Drizzle
14°7°
92% 2.3 mm 8 E
Mon
Oct 26
Drizzle
8°2°
89% 4.4 mm 8 E
Tue
Oct 27
Overcast
8°2°
20% 6 E
Wed
Oct 28
Light drizzle
12°1°
31% 7 SE
Thu
Oct 29
Light drizzle
9°3°
16% 3.4 mm 5 NE
Fri
Oct 30
Snow
9°1°
12% 1.6 mm 6 E
Sat
Oct 31
Snow
5°-3°
27% 4.2 mm 9 E
Sun
Nov 1
Overcast
8°-3°
27% 7 SE
Mon
Nov 2
Light snow
11°-2°
24% 0.4 mm 4 SE
Tue
Nov 3
Overcast
7°1°
24% 5 E
Wed
Nov 4
Mainly clear
6°-2°
13% 0.9 mm 9 SE
Thu
Nov 5
Overcast
——
0% 0 S
European AQI44Moderate
PM2.521.6
PM1044.8
NO₂2.4
O₃86
Pollen

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Updated: About this data: Forecasts & outlooks

Climate

Best time to visit Caoping

Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).

Best time to goJuly–August
-15°-5°5°15°25° 075150 mm Jan · 5 mmFeb · 7 mmMar · 22 mmApr · 53 mmMay · 87 mmJun · 92 mmJul · 118 mmAug · 108 mmSep · 105 mmOct · 57 mmNov · 13 mmDec · 4 mm 0°2°6°12°16°19°21°20°15°11°6°2° -11°-8°-3°2°6°9°11°11°7°3°-4°-9° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

ClimateJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high0°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)572253879211810810557134
Rain days1261316171815181431
Sunshine per day (h)4.855.36.26.46.66.56.54.54.44.64.6
Daylight (h)10.110.911.91313.914.414.213.412.311.310.49.9
Humidity (%)575657596164707074726662
Wind (km/h)567765555444
Go score292618364856626639242431

The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.

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Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals

Activities

What to do in Caoping, month by month

When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.

What to do in Caoping, month by month
ActivitiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Hiking PoorPoorFairPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoor
Photography & sunsets PoorFairFairFairFairFairFairFairPoorPoorPoorPoor

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.
Tourist density

Caoping: tourist crowds by month

How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.

Tourist density
Low
Busiest months
July–August
Quietest months
March and October–November
Very quietQuietModerateBusyVery busy

Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices

Landmarks nearby

Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.

Things to do in Caoping

No data for this location.

Practical

Caoping: practical information

Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.

Power plugs
ACI
Voltage
220 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Drive on the right
Currency

Chinese Yuan

CNY · ¥

1 USD ≈ 6.681 CNY

Languages
Chinese
Calling code
+86
Emergency numbers
Safety & travel advice
2
Exercise increased cautionUS travel advisory
No travel warningsUK travel advice · Aug 27, 2026
Read the full advice
Typical prices
  • 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.

Upcoming public holidays
  • Jan 1New Year's Day
  • Feb 6Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
Sun & daylight
Sunrise
07:10
Sunset
18:20
Daylight today
11.3 h
Local time in Caoping
Earthquake history

2 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.

Strongest: M5 (1976).

Map

How to get to Caoping

Nearest airports

Distances

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Hotels

Hotels in Caoping

Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.

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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.