Weather & climate FAQ — China
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about China, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 35 cities.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in China?
Climolog covers 35 cities in China with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 8°C (in January) to 31.1°C (in July); see each city's page for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
What is the climate in China by month?
Across China, the hottest month is July (avg high 31.1°C) and the coldest is January (avg low -0.6°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for China.
When is the best time to visit China?
The best months to visit China are October, April, May — the highest travel-comfort scores across the country's cities (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for China for the best city in each month.
What is the hottest month in China?
July is the hottest month, averaging a high of 31.1°C across China's cities. See July climate details.
What is the coldest month in China?
January is the coldest month, averaging a low of -0.6°C across China's cities. See January climate details.
What is the wettest month in China?
July is the wettest month, averaging about 209.7 mm of rain per month across China's cities. See July climate details.
What is the driest month in China?
December is the driest month, averaging about 17.3 mm of rain per month across China's cities. See December climate details.
When is the rainy season in China?
The wettest months in China are June, July, August, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in October.
Which city in China has the best weather?
Among China's cities, Urumqi has the best weather — its best month is May (travel-comfort score 95/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
How many cities does Climolog cover in China?
Climolog covers 35 cities in China with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them all on the China hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in October Best time to visit in April Best time to visit in May
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.