Destination China

When to Travel?

China can be visited through out the year because of the stretch of its territories and sites and activities it can offer. Deciding when to visit China depends on which places you wish to visit, what type of weather you enjoy.

April, May, September and October are the peak tourist months at China’s most popular destinations when the weather is the most comfortable. The winter months are peak season for trips to China’s Hainan Island and to the Northeast Harbin for its world-famous ice-lantern festival. The Summer months are most prominent in June, July and August and winter is generally regarded as December, January and February.

China has a continental and seasonal climate. Most parts are in the temperate zone but southern areas are in the tropical or subtropical zone while northern areas are in the frigid zone.

The following is a reference table for tourists to prepare clothing on their trips;

Spring: 10-22°C, Western suits, jackets, sports coats, woollen jackets, long sleeve shirts and travel shoes.

Summer: 22°C and above, T-shirts, short sleeve shirts, skirts, sandals, caps, rain wear. Autumn: 10-22°C, Western suits, jackets, sports coats, light woollen sweaters, rain wear and travel shoes. Winter: 10°C or lower, overcoat, cotton clothes, lined coats. In very cold areas a cap, gloves and cotton-padded shoes are required.

 

 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average Temperatures – Beijing
High °C 2 4 11 20 26 31 31 29 26 19 10 3
Low °C -9 -7 -1 7 13 18 22 21 14 7 -1 7
High °F 35 39 52 68 80 87 87 85 78 66 50 38
Low °F 15 20 31 45 56 65 71 69 58 45 31 20
Average Temperatures – Shanghai
High °C 8 9 13 18 23 27 32 32 27 22 17 11
Low °C 1 2 5 11 16 20 25 24 21 14 9 3
High °F 46 48 55 65 74 81 89 89 81 72 62 51
Low °F 33 35 41 51 60 68 77 76 69 58 48 37
Average Temperatures – Xian
High °C 4 8 14 21 26 32 32 32 25 19 12 6
Low °C -5 -2 3 8 13 18 22 21 15 9 3 -3
High °F 40 46 58 69 78 90 90 89 77 67 53 43
Low °F 23 28 38 47 56 65 71 69 59 49 37 26
Average Temperatures – Guangzhou
High °C 18 19 22 26 29 31 33 32 31 28 24 21
Low °C 9 11 15 19 23 24 25 25 24 20 16 11
High °F 65 66 71 78 85 88 91 90 88 83 76 69
Low °F 49 52 59 66 73 76 77 77 75 68 60 52