China Weather by Month — Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in China over the year. What is the best time to visit China?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in China over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

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.

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In February the weather in China ranges from less favorable in Shenyang to excellent in Guangzhou. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Genhe with -12°C (10°F) to high in Jinghong with 29°C (84°F).

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In March the weather in China ranges from less favorable in Guilin to excellent in Chengdu. The temperatures range from very low in Yushu with -4°C (25°F) to very high in Jinghong with 32°C (90°F).

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In April the weather in China ranges from less favorable in Guilin to excellent in Beijing. The temperatures range from very low in Yushu with 1°C (34°F) to very high in Jinghong with 33°C (91°F).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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In September the weather in China ranges from less favorable in Shenzhen to excellent in Beijing. The temperatures range from low in Qilian with 10°C (50°F) to very high in Foshan with 33°C (91°F).

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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).

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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).

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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.

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