Guanting
Longnan Shi · China
Guanting lies in Gansu, China. By our climate data, the best time to visit is May–June and August. The warmest month is July, with average highs of 26°C (78°F).
The best months to visit are May–June and August.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 26°C (78°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -7°C (20°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.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 17% of places in China.
- Autumn foliage · Jiuzhaigou · Oct 10 – Nov 5 · 84 km away
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 8°
- Humidity
- 88%
- Wind
- 5 km/h N
- Gusts
- 19 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1030 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:15 / 18:15
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Guanting
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 | 4° | 6° | 11° | 17° | 21° | 24° | 26° | 25° | 20° | 15° | 10° | 5° |
| Average low | -7° | -4° | 1° | 6° | 10° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 11° | 7° | 0° | -5° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 2 | 5 | 18 | 45 | 77 | 81 | 108 | 98 | 91 | 47 | 9 | 1 |
| Rain days | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 4.8 | 5 | 5.3 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| 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 | 56 | 58 | 61 | 64 | 70 | 70 | 74 | 72 | 65 | 61 |
| Wind (km/h) | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Go score | 30 | 27 | 35 | 56 | 67 | 68 | 66 | 72 | 56 | 42 | 38 | 32 |
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 Guanting, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Fair | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | 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
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- 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.
Guanting: 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.
Guanting: 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 ≈ 6.67 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)
5 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.5 (2017).
How to get to Guanting
Nearest airports
- LNLLongnan Chengzhou AirportLongnan (Cheng)116 km
- JZHJiuzhai Huanglong AirportNgawa (Songpan)133 km
- THQTianshui Maijishan AirportTianshui (Maiji)148 km
Distances
- Beijing1,252 km 21 h 43 · 2 h 15
- Shanghai1,611 km 27 h 55 · 2 h 43
- Chongqing511 km 8 h 51 · 1 h 18
- Chengdu353 km 6 h 07 · 1 h 06
- Guangzhou1,462 km 25 h 20 · 2 h 31
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Hotels in Guanting
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Guanting?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Guanting is May–June and August.
What is the weather like in Guanting in October?
In October, Guanting averages a high of 15°C (59°F) and a low of 7°C (44°F), with 47 mm of rain on about 12 days.
What is the rainiest month in Guanting?
September, with rain on about 18 days.
What is the nearest airport to Guanting?
Longnan Chengzhou Airport (LNL), about 116 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 Guanting most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Guanting least crowded?
The quietest months are February–March and November.
When is the best time to visit Guanting without the crowds?
May: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Guanting in?
Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
What is the population of Guanting?
About 10,064.