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Jiuzhaigou Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Jiuzhaigou can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be pleasant during the warmest months, and very cold during the cooler months. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Jiuzhaigou can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 18°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -3°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -16°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Jiuzhaigou is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1251 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 177 mm of precipitation, recorded across 20 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, December brings less snowfall, with 20 mm over 4 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Jiuzhaigou Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Forecast for Jiuzhaigou

Sun   Dec 22
3°C | -9°C
E 2 m/s
0.8 mm
broken clouds and chance of slight snow

broken clouds and chance of slight snow

hourly forecast
Mon   Dec 23
10°C | -13°C
E 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

hourly forecast
Tue   Dec 24
1°C | -9°C
E 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

The best time of year to visit Jiuzhaigou in China

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Jiuzhaigou?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July, August and September.
  • When is winter in Jiuzhaigou?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Jiuzhaigou?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Jiuzhaigou?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Jiuzhaigou?
    July tops the wettest month list with 177 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Jiuzhaigou?
    December is the driest month with 20 mm of precipitation.

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