China weather in October
What is the weather like in China in October?
The weather conditions in China in October vary from unpleasant to perfect depending on the destination.
During October in China, the average maximum temperature varies from low in Mohe with 4°C (38°F) to high in Xuwen with 30°C (85°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Xuwen and -10°C (13°F) in Mohe.
Precipitation in October varies from almost none in Dunhuang with an average of 0.8mm (0 inches) of snow/rainfall to heavy in Baoting with 324mm (13 inches).
It is also generally a
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We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around China.
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Popular destinations in China
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in China?
Average weather in Beijing
In October Beijing generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (67°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (47°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Shanghai
In October Shanghai generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (71°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Guangzhou
In October Guangzhou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (69°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Chengdu
In October Chengdu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (58°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Xi'an
In October Xi'an generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (47°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in China.
Is October the best time to go to China?
In our opinion October is one of the best times to visit China with commonly perfect 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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