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China weather

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China

Right now in China's capital it's 22°, Partly cloudy. The best time to visit is usually May, August, September — mild and drier. We've put together the month-by-month climate and a live forecast for every major city.

Now, by city

Weather across China's cities

CityTodayRainHumiditySunriseSunset
Anshan17° / 13°Partly cloudy—80%06:0417:30Full forecast ›
Anyang23° / 16°Fair—49%06:0117:34Full forecast ›
Bao'an27° / 23°Partly cloudy—63%05:5417:41Full forecast ›
Baoding21° / 14°Partly cloudy—54%06:0317:32Full forecast ›
Baoji21° / 14°Partly cloudy—42%06:0017:34Full forecast ›
Baoshan22° / 21°Clear sky—84%05:5817:36Full forecast ›
Baotou13° / 5°Clear sky—49%06:0417:30Full forecast ›
Bayan Nur13° / 9°Clear sky—50%06:0417:31Full forecast ›
Beijing20° / 16°Cloudy—54%06:0417:31Full forecast ›
Bijie17° / 13°Partly cloudy0.1 מ״מ90%05:5617:38Full forecast ›
Changchun14° / 9°Cloudy—73%06:0617:28Full forecast ›
Changde20° / 17°Clear sky—84%05:5717:38Full forecast ›
Changzhi16° / 10°Fair—55%06:0117:33Full forecast ›
Chaozhou24° / 20°Clear sky—78%05:5417:40Full forecast ›
Chengdu20° / 18°Rain1.7 מ״מ89%05:5817:36Full forecast ›
Chengtangcun19° / 14°Clear sky—71%06:0117:34Full forecast ›
Chongqing23° / 21°Cloudy1.4 מ״מ75%05:5717:37Full forecast ›
Cixi20° / 15°Clear sky—84%05:5817:37Full forecast ›
Dalian19° / 18°Partly cloudy—85%06:0217:31Full forecast ›
Daqing9° / 4°Cloudy—53%06:0817:26Full forecast ›
Datong16° / 8°Partly cloudy—48%06:0317:31Full forecast ›
Dazhou24° / 20°Cloudy—73%05:5817:36Full forecast ›
Dongguan25° / 22°Partly cloudy—74%05:5417:40Full forecast ›
Foshan26° / 21°Clear sky—68%05:5517:41Full forecast ›
Climate by month

Temperature & rainfall in China

Multi-year normals (1991–2020) — the planning baseline. The table above is the live near-term forecast.

Jan-4°Feb-1°Mar5°Apr13°May21°Jun26°Jul27°Aug25°Sep20°Oct13°Nov4°Dec-3°

Avg temp (°C) Rainfall (mm)Source: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991–2020

This week

Near-term forecast for China

The temperature right now in China's capital and the days ahead. For a specific city, see the table above.

China
22°Partly cloudy
Sat27°Sun26°Mon24°Tue19°
Questions & answers

China weather — FAQ

When is the best time to visit China?
Usually May, August, September — comfortable temperatures and less rain. It's also peak season, so prices and flights rise.
What are the hottest and coldest months in China?
July is usually the hottest (average 27°), January the coldest (average -4°).
How much daylight does China get?
In January about 9h 29m of daylight, in July about 14h 33m of daylight. The gap widens the further you are from the equator.
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About this page

Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Forecast: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0) · Climate: Open-Meteo (1991–2020)