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China Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
China in January
In January the weather in China ranges from less favorable in Beijing to excellent in Guangzhou. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Mohe with -19°C (-2°F) to high in Jinghong with 26°C (79°F). On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in China. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for China in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
China in February
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
China in May
In May the weather in China ranges from less favorable in Guangzhou to excellent in Chengdu. The temperatures range from low in Bomi with 6°C (43°F) to very high in Chengmai with 34°C (93°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for China in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
China in June
In June the weather in China ranges from less favorable in Shanghai to excellent in Qingdao. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from low in Bomi with 11°C (52°F) to extremely high in Turfan with 36°C (97°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for China in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
China in July
In July the weather in China ranges from less favorable in Guangzhou to excellent in Manzhouli. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Bomi with 14°C (57°F) to extremely high in Turfan with 38°C (100°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in China. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Find more detailed climate information for China in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
China in August
In August the weather in China ranges from less favorable in Guangzhou to excellent in Manzhouli. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Qilian with 14°C (57°F) to extremely high in Turfan with 37°C (99°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for China in August here.
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
China in October
In October the weather in China ranges from less favorable in Jiuzhaigou to excellent in Beijing. The temperatures range from low in Qilian with 3°C (37°F) to very high in Gaozhou with 31°C (88°F).
Find more detailed climate information for China in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
China in November
In November the weather in China ranges from less favorable in Shenyang to excellent in Guangzhou. The temperatures range from very low in Mohe with -9°C (16°F) to high in Changjiang with 28°C (82°F).
Find more detailed climate information for China in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
China in December
In December the weather in China ranges from less favorable in Beijing to excellent in Guangzhou. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Mohe with -20°C (-4°F) to high in Sanya with 25°C (77°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for China in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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The Li River: A Journey Through China’s Most Breathtaking Landscape
Go to China's Zhangjiajie National Park with the highest, the fastest, largest-loaded outdoor elevator in the world
You won't find this unique landscape anywhere else in the world. Thousands of floating mountains overgrown with trees at the top dominate this fairy tale landscape.
Go to Xinjiang in China
In Xinjiang you get to see a mix of East and Central Asia. An experience that you might want to add to your bucket list. You can travel through the province as if you are following an ancient silk route.
Mount Kailash
The best time for a Kailash tour/trekking is from mid-May to mid-October when the temperature is most pleasant. It is warm, dry and sunny in that period.