China Weather Guide
Monthly weather guide for China. Find the best time to visit each region.
Best Time to Visit China
The best overall months to visit China are April-May (spring) and September-November (autumn), with moderate temperatures and clear skies. However, the ideal time varies by region due to China's vast size.
Month-by-Month Guide
January
Best for Harbin Ice Festival. Cold in the north, mild in the south.
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Chinese New Year celebrations. Still cold in the north.
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Spring begins. Cherry blossoms in Wuhan and Kunming.
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Excellent travel month. Pleasant weather across most regions.
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One of the best months to visit. Warm but not too hot.
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Rainy season begins in the south. Hot and humid in many areas.
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Peak summer heat. Best for Tibet and northern highlands.
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Hot and rainy. Typhoon season on the southeast coast.
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Excellent month. Autumn colors begin. Comfortable temperatures.
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Golden Week crowds early Oct. Beautiful autumn scenery.
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Late autumn. Great for southern China. Getting cold in the north.
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Winter sets in. Good for Hainan tropical escape.
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North China (Beijing)
Cold winters (-10°C), hot summers (38°C). Best in September-October for clear autumn skies.
East China (Shanghai)
Humid summers, mild winters. Best in April-May and October-November. Avoid July-August heat.
South China (Guangzhou, Guilin)
Subtropical climate. Rainy season April-June. Mild winters make it a year-round destination.
Southwest China (Chengdu, Yunnan)
Kunming has eternal spring. Chengdu is cloudy year-round. Yunnan is best March-November.
Northwest China (Xi'an, Silk Road)
Extreme continental climate. Very hot summers, cold winters. Best in May-June and September-October.
Tibet
Best visited May-October. Extremely cold winters at high altitude. Prepare for altitude sickness.