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During October, Jiuzhaigou experiences low daytime temperatures of 10°C (50°F) and cooler nights around 0°C (32°F). Expect quite a bit of snow/rainfall. Around 135 mm (5.3 in) is typical.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Jiuzhaigou. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Jiuzhaigou typically drop from around 15°C (59°F) at the start of October to approximately 12°C (54°F) by the end. Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from -2°C (28°F) to 6°C (43°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Jiuzhaigou spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Jiuzhaigou between 1988 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during October.
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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).
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Jiuzhaigou in October. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Mount Kailash
The best time for a Kailash tour/trekking is from mid-May to mid-October when the temperature is most pleasant. It is warm, dry and sunny in that period.