Weather by month in China

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 poor in Beijing to perfect in Sanya. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Mohe with -21°C (-6°F) to high in Baoting with 23°C (73°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 poor in Shanghai to perfect in Guangzhou. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Ergun with -14°C (8°F) to high in Jinghong with 25°C (78°F).

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In March the weather in China ranges from poor in Harbin to perfect in Guangzhou. The temperatures range from very low in Genhe with -5°C (23°F) to high in Jinghong with 28°C (82°F).

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In April the weather in China ranges from poor in Lhasa to perfect in Beijing. The temperatures range from low in Yushu with 5°C (41°F) to high in Jinghong with 30°C (85°F).

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In May the weather in China ranges from poor in Guangzhou to perfect in Beijing. The temperatures range from low in Yushu with 8°C (47°F) to very high in Lingao with 32°C (89°F).

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In June the weather in China ranges from poor in Guangzhou to perfect in Xi'an. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from low in Yushu with 11°C (52°F) to very high in Jiaozuo with 33°C (91°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 poor in Guangzhou to perfect in Manzhouli. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Yushu with 13°C (56°F) to very high in Jinggangshan with 34°C (93°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 poor in Guangzhou to perfect in Manzhouli. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Yushu with 13°C (56°F) to very high in Nanchang with 33°C (92°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 poor in Guangzhou to perfect in Beijing. The temperatures range from low in Qilian with 10°C (50°F) to very high in Xuwen with 32°C (89°F).

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In October the weather in China ranges from unpleasant in Sanya to perfect in Beijing. The temperatures range from low in Mohe with 4°C (38°F) to high in Xuwen with 30°C (85°F).

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In November the weather in China ranges from poor in Shenyang to perfect in Guangzhou. The temperatures range from very low in Mohe with -12°C (11°F) to high in Xuwen with 27°C (80°F).

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In December the weather in China ranges from poor in Beijing to perfect in Guangzhou. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Mohe with -22°C (-7°F) to high in Sanya with 24°C (75°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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