China weather in October
Considering a trip to China this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in China in October?
China has a wide variety of climate types. During October, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
During the day the temperature is cold in Qilian at 3°C and very warm in Gaozhou at 31°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Gaozhou and -12°C in Qilian.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Dunhuang with an average of 1.3 mm to heavy rainfall in Wanning with 285 mm. Meanwhile, Beijing enjoys close to 205 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in China for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our China climate page.
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Average weather in Beijing
In October Beijing generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Shanghai
In October Shanghai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C 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 very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Chengdu
In October Chengdu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C 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 pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is October the best time to visit China?
We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to China. Typically, the climate in Beijing is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
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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