China weather in July
What is the weather like in China in July?
The weather conditions in China in July vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination. It is a summer month.
During July in China, the average maximum temperature varies from moderate in Yushu with 13°C (56°F) to very high in Jinggangshan with 34°C (93°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Jinggangshan and 2°C (35°F) in Yushu. On average, it is the warmest month of the year in China. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation in July varies from low in Kuqa with an average of 13mm (0.5 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Qinzhou with 356mm (14 inches).
It is the wettest month of the year in Beijing.
It is also generally a
sunny
time of year with an average of 195 hours of sunshine in Beijing during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around China.
Where to go in China in July





Popular destinations in China
What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in China?
Average weather in Beijing
In July Beijing generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (89°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Shanghai
In July Shanghai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Guangzhou
In July Guangzhou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Chengdu
In July Chengdu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Xi'an
In July Xi'an generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is July the best time to go to China?
In our opinion July is a good time to visit China with commonly tolerable weather in Beijing. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit China is in April, May, September and October with generally perfect weather in Beijing.
The worst months are January and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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