City Trips Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
June, August, September
January, February, March, July, November, December
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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Planning a city trip to China?
The best time to visit China for a city trip is June, August, September, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.
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City Trips conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for China
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 32Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -8° | 11 |
February | 32Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -6° | 15 |
March | 32Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 1° | 25 |
April | 44Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 8° | 43 |
May | 83Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 13° | 62 |
June | 92Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 89 |
July | 88Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 109 |
August | 91Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 98 |
September | 89Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 62 |
October | 43Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 7° | 34 |
November | 32Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 0° | 18 |
December | 32Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -6° | 10 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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