Longgong Caves

Cave Karst cave system notable for prehistoric human fossils

Longgong Caves
26.2549, 105.9438
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Best Time to Visit Longgong Caves #

Spring and autumn offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures and reliable access to the Longgong cave area; summer brings heavy rains in this region.

Spring (comfortable & blooming)
March-May · 10-22°C
Mild temperatures and generally pleasant conditions-good for visiting caves when access is dry and stable.
Summer (hot & wet)
June-August · 22-30°C
Warmer, humid weather with the main rainy season-heavy rains can affect access to rural cave sites.
Winter (cooler, quieter)
December-February · 0-10°C
Cooler conditions with fewer tourists; caves themselves remain fairly stable in temperature but surface access may be chilly.

Weather & Climate near Longgong Caves #

Climate

Longgong Caves's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1197 mm/year), wettest in June with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 79 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberMarchAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. The driest month with just 18 mm and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
1° – 8°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 10°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
6° – 15°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° – 20°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° – 23°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

166 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (230 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° – 25°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

230 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (197 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° – 26°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

197 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.5h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° – 26°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

167 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° – 24°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
12.2h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° – 19°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.4h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
7° – 15°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
3° – 11°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

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