AI-generatedLeshan at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May
- Warmest month
- Jul · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 860 h
- Rain a year
- 1,195 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 375 m
Climate in Leshan
Leshan has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 860 hours of sunshine a year, Leshan is rather dull; August is the sunniest month with 3.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Leshan
The best time to visit Leshan is from March to May. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in March. Rain is frequent in January and from June to November; the wettest month is July with 233 mm.
Leshan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Leshan in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 19–27 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Leshan in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 30–32 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Leshan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 17–27 °C by day
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Leshan in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 11–14 °C by day
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan, Jun – Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Leshan for you.
Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: March – May
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:0518:36
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:51–07:37 · evening 18:04–18:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:41–06:51 · evening 18:50–19:00
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Leshan compared with home
Loading the climate at home …
Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 0.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 13° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.1 h |
What is the weather like in Leshan in October?
In October, Leshan is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Leshan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min07:05 – 18:36
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 83 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %4 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Leshan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Leshan: score 64 against 51. In March, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. March has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 51 | 64better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 1.3 h | 2.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 17 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 86 mm | 48 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 3 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Leshan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
28January11° · 1.5 h
In January, Leshan is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leshan.
Leshan in January42February14° · 1.6 h
In February, Leshan is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 41 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Leshan.
Leshan in February64March19° · 2.3 h
In March, Leshan is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Leshan.
Leshan in March61April24° · 3.2 h
In April, Leshan is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Leshan.
Leshan in April60May27° · 3.3 h
In May, Leshan is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 87 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Leshan.
Leshan in May44June30° · 3.1 h
In June, Leshan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 117 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Leshan.
Leshan in June24July32° · 3.5 h
In July, Leshan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 233 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leshan.
Leshan in July26August31° · 3.8 h
In August, Leshan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 224 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leshan.
Leshan in August52September27° · 1.8 h
In September, Leshan is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 137 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Leshan.
Leshan in September51October22° · 1.3 h
In October, Leshan is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Leshan.
Leshan in October56November17° · 1.3 h
In November, Leshan is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Leshan.
Leshan in November34December12° · 1.5 h
In December, Leshan is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 42 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leshan.
Leshan in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Leshan
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in July (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 118 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28 | 11° | 5° | 1.5 h | 12 | 46 |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 | 14° | 6° | 1.6 h | 11 | 41 |
| MarchMar | 64 | 19° | 10° | 2.3 h | 12 | 48 |
| AprilApr | 61 | 24° | 14° | 3.2 h | 13 | 76 |
| MayMay | 60 | 27° | 18° | 3.3 h | 13 | 87 |
| JuneJun | 44 | 30° | 21° | 3.1 h | 14 | 117 |
| JulyJul | 24 | 32° | 23° | 3.5 h | 19 | 233 |
| AugustAug | 26 | 31° | 22° | 3.8 h | 19 | 224 |
| SeptemberSep | 52 | 27° | 19° | 1.8 h | 17 | 137 |
| OctoberOct | 51 | 22° | 15° | 1.3 h | 17 | 86 |
| NovemberNov | 56 | 17° | 11° | 1.3 h | 13 | 58 |
| DecemberDec | 34 | 12° | 6° | 1.5 h | 12 | 42 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
29.56° N, 103.76° E · 375 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine hours in Leshan
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 1.3 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Leshan, 11 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Leshan: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Leshan has about 17 rainy days with 86 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Leshan
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Leshan
How breezy and how cloudy Leshan is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Leshan typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 83 % of the sky over Leshan: mostly overcast, with about 1.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Leshan
How often the day gets hot in Leshan (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Leshan has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Leshan
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Leshan in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Leshan has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 62) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 25).
- 62
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 57
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 25
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 51
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- 1.3 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 31
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 35 min
- Distance
- 8,380 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Compare & alternatives
Leshan compared
Put Leshan side by side with another destination.
Leshan vs Chengdu
In October Chengdu has the better holiday weather (score 61 vs 51). During the day Chengdu is 1 °C cooler than Leshan. Chengdu gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Leshan | Chengdu |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 51 | 61 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 1 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 13 |
| Best time | Mar – May | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Leshan ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Yinchuan18°93
- 2Lanzhou18°86
- 3Kaifeng23°84
- 4Yan'an20°83
- 5Zhengzhou22°83
- 6Guilin27°80
- 7Luoyang23°80
- 8Wuhan24°79
- 29LeshanThis page22°51
Near Leshan
Other destinations close by.
Places with a climate like Leshan
Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Leshan's – good alternatives.
Frequently asked questions about Leshan
When is the best time to visit Leshan?
The best time to visit Leshan is from March to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Leshan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Leshan?
Rain is frequent in January and from June to November; the wettest month is July with 233 mm. The driest month is February with 41 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Leshan get?
Leshan gets around 860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 3.8 hours a day; in October there are 1.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Leshan in?
Leshan is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Leshan?
A nonstop flight from London to Leshan takes about 10 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,380 km.
Which school holidays are best for Leshan?
Leshan has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 62) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 62, May half-term 57, summer holidays 25, October half-term 51, Christmas holidays 31.