Weather in July in China
Are you planning a trip a to China in July and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in China in July?
China has a wide variety of climate types. During July, you can expect temperatures that range from mild to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. In July, it is summer.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Bomi at 14°C and very hot in Turfan at 38°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Turfan and 8°C in Bomi. In China, July typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Hami with an average of 8 mm to heavy rainfall in Tengchong with 477 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Beijing.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Beijing enjoys close to 195 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of China in July, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our China climate page.
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What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in China?
Beijing
In July Beijing generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Shanghai
In July Shanghai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Guangzhou
In July Guangzhou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chengdu
In July Chengdu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Xi'an
In July Xi'an generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in China.
Is July the best time to visit China?
In our opinion, July may not be the ideal time to visit China due to the typically unpleasant weather in Beijing.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Beijing. In contrast, January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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