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Best Time to Visit China

Asia · Month-by-month weather, crowds & prices

WeatherVaried & seasonal
Temperature5–30°C
CrowdsHigh
PricesModerate

Month by month

When to go

Best Good Avoid
JanAvoid
FebAvoid
MarGood
AprBest
MayBest
JunGood
JulAvoid
AugAvoid
SepBest
OctBest
NovGood
DecAvoid

Best months

AprilMaySeptemberOctober

Peak conditions — ideal weather, manageable crowds, and the best overall experience.

Also good

MarchJuneNovember

Decent conditions with some trade-offs — good shoulder-season value.

Months to avoid

JanuaryFebruaryJulyAugustDecember

Unfavourable weather, extreme crowds, or peak prices — plan around these if possible.

Expert tip

April–May and September–October: ideal temperature in Beijing, Guilin and the Yangtze before summer heat and holiday crowds.

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