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China Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in China in October.

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Thinking about venturing to China this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect 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.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Qilian at 3°C (37°F) and very warm in Gaozhou at 31°C (88°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Gaozhou and -12°C (10°F) in Qilian.

For specific regional insights in China, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Dunhuang with an average of 1.3 mm (0.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Wanning with 285 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Beijing sees close to 205 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in China in October

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in China

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in China?

Temperature range in China (October)

Precipitation variation in China (October)

Beijing

In October Beijing generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
21°C (70°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
8°C (46°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
205 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Beijing →

Shanghai

In October Shanghai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
160 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Shanghai →

Guangzhou

In October Guangzhou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
181 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
187 mm (7.4 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Guangzhou →

Chengdu

In October Chengdu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
61 hours
57 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
52 mm (2 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chengdu →

Xi'an

In October Xi'an generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
21°C (70°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
122 hours
96 hours
93 hours
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Xi'an →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in China in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Beijing 21°C (70°F) 8°C (46°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Shanghai 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Guangzhou 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Qingdao 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Lijiang 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Sanya 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 190 mm (7.5 in)

China weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in China in October?

October in China brings perfect weather. In Beijing, daytime temperatures are typically around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows hover near 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in China in October?

Daytime temperatures in Beijing peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in October, dropping to about 8°C (46°F) overnight.

Does China get a lot of rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in China during October, with Beijing averaging close to 34 mm (1.3 in).

Is October a Good 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 July tend to have poor weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in China.

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