Best Time to Visit China
As a large country, Chinas has differing weather patterns throughout the year, but as a rough guide, the best times to visit are at spring from March until May and in the autumn from late September to early November.
In China the weather has four distinct seasons - a pleasant warm spring, a hot rainy summer, a comfortable cool autumn and a cold winter.
The summer months, between June and August will be hot and humid, with the hottest time in China being in July and August, with more than 10 days at temperatures above 35°C. Summer will also however, bring more chance of rain, with heavy rainstorms late in the season, despite this, the summer is surprisingly the peak season.
China does have a winter and temperatures can become bitterly cold in parts, mainly from December to February. With the coldest time from late January to early February with the more extreme temperatures being in the higher altitudes.
The spring from March to May or autumn from September to early November is the best time to travel to China as its a good time to visit almost everywhere, with mild temperatures during the day.
Monthly Climate Guide for China
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Average temperatures (Fahrenheit) and rainfall (inches)
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