Three Parallel Rivers
China UNESCO World Heritage Site
Three Parallel Rivers is a protected area in China that covers about 17,000 km2. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site characterized by temperate coniferous forests and a triad of rivers.
Planning a visit
The climate varies significantly throughout the year. The coldest months are January and February, with average lows reaching as low as -8 °C. The warmest period is between June and August, when daily highs reach about 17 °C to 18 °C. This summer period is also the wettest, with July seeing about 24 rainy days. November and December are the driest months, with only about 2 to 3 rainy days each.
To reach the area, Lijiang Sanyi International Airport in China is 227 km away, while Putao Airport in Myanmar is 115 km away. The site is located 2,124 km from Beijing.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 18 °C. The wettest is July, with about 373 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -5 | -1 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 0 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 82 | 151 | 272 | 255 | 215 | 330 | 373 | 282 | 251 | 172 | 55 | 35 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
