Anshun
City in China
Anshun is a city in China with a population of about 2.5 million in 2020. Located 1802 km from Beijing, the city draws visitors with sights such as the Huangguoshu Waterfall and Huajiang Canyon Bridge.
What to see
Visitors to Anshun can explore notable engineering and natural landmarks. The sights include the Huajiang Canyon Bridge and the Huangguoshu Waterfall.
When to go
The city experiences daily highs and lows throughout the year. January is the coldest month with a high of 8 °C and a low of 1 °C, and 27 mm of rain on about 6 days. July and August are the warmest months, both reaching a high of 25 °C and a low of 18 °C. June is the wettest month, with 295 mm of rain falling over about 25 days, while December is the driest with 23 mm of rain on about 5 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Anshun Huangguoshu Airport, located 6 km from Anshun in Xixiu. An alternative is Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport in Nanming, which serves as a hub and is 93 km away.
Top sights in Anshun
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 25 °C. The wettest is June, with about 295 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 27 | 31 | 39 | 83 | 206 | 295 | 250 | 189 | 120 | 104 | 45 | 23 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Anshun (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.