China weather in September

Considering a trip to China this September 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 September?

China has a wide variety of climate types. During September, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Qilian at 10°C to very warm in Foshan at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Foshan and -2°C in Qilian.

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Ruoqiang with an average of 1.7 mm to heavy rainfall in Luding with 331 mm. Meanwhile, Beijing enjoys close to 208 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For specific regional insights in China for September, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our China climate page.

Where to go in China in September

Find the average weather conditions in September for the most popular destinations in China on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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

Popular destinations in China

What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in China?

Average weather in Beijing

In September Beijing generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Beijing
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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<<   August August
<<  
32°C 
22°C 
210 hours 
123 mm 
12 days 
28°C 
16°C 
208 hours 
60 mm 
7 days 
October   >> October
>>  
21°C 
8°C 
205 hours 
34 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Beijing

Average weather in Shanghai

In September Shanghai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Shanghai
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
32°C 
26°C 
185 hours 
164 mm 
11 days 
28°C 
23°C 
169 hours 
111 mm 
13 days 
October   >> October
>>  
24°C 
17°C 
160 hours 
61 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Shanghai

Average weather in Guangzhou

In September Guangzhou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Guangzhou
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
34°C 
27°C 
175 hours 
283 mm 
17 days 
poor 
33°C 
25°C 
169 hours 
187 mm 
13 days 
October   >> October
>>  
30°C 
22°C 
181 hours 
62 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Guangzhou

Average weather in Chengdu

In September Chengdu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Chengdu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
31°C 
23°C 
155 hours 
291 mm 
16 days 
poor 
27°C 
20°C 
79 hours 
145 mm 
17 days 
October   >> October
>>  
22°C 
15°C 
61 hours 
52 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Chengdu

Average weather in Xi'an

In September Xi'an generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Xi'an
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
33°C 
22°C 
170 hours 
127 mm 
10 days 
27°C 
17°C 
122 hours 
135 mm 
13 days 
October   >> October
>>  
21°C 
11°C 
96 hours 
79 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Xi'an

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Is September the best time to visit China?

We consider September 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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