Best travel seasons in various regions across the country

Beijing

Beijing: four distinct seasons, hot and rainy in summer, cool in autumn, cold in winter, and short and dry in spring. The average temperature in January is -5-10℃, in July it is 24-26℃, with an annual range of 15-30℃. The frost-free period is about 6 and a half months (from early April). Annual precipitation is 500-700 mm.

Beijing is suitable for traveling in all seasons, and there are different tourist attractions in different seasons. However, please note that spring is short and windy, and the temperature in summer can reach over 30 degrees. Autumn is the most beautiful season in Beijing, with crisp air and sunny winds.

Tianjin

Tianjin: four distinct seasons. The average climate in January is -4-6℃, in July it is about 26℃, with the highest temperature reaching 39.6℃. The frost-free period lasts about 6 and a half months (starting in early April). The annual precipitation is 500-700 mm, with more than 70% concentrated in summer.

Tianjin and Beijing are adjacent to each other, and the lowest temperature in winter is slightly higher than that of Beijing. Traveling is suitable for all seasons, and there are different tourist attractions in different seasons. Autumn is the golden season for travel.

Hohhot

Hohhot: dry continental climate. The summer is warm and cool for a short time, and the winter is cold for about 6-7 months. The average temperature in January is above -10°C, and in July it is 20-23°C. The diurnal range is large and the continental climate is obvious. Annual precipitation is 300-400 mm.

Hohhot suffers from drought and sandstorms in winter and spring, so June to September is the golden season for tourism. However, the temperature difference between day and night in the grassland in summer is nearly 20℃, so you should prepare long clothes and trousers.

Jinan

Jinan: It has a warm temperate semi-humid monsoon climate, with dry and windy springs, hot and rainy summers, clear and crisp autumns, and cold and dry winters. The average temperature in January is about -4℃ and in July is about 28℃. The freezing period for rivers and lakes is from late December to mid-February of the following year.

Jinan is suitable for traveling in all seasons, but if you want to visit the famous Baotu Spring, you should generally visit it from February to March and July, August, and October; if you want to visit nearby Mount Tai, April to November is the best time . When there is snow in winter, the scenery is amazing.

Shanghai

Shanghai: four distinct seasons, with hot and humid summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the coldest month is about 3℃, the lowest temperature can reach -5--7℃, and the hottest month is 7℃. The average monthly temperature is around 27°C, the highest temperature can reach 36-37°C from July to August, and the extreme highest temperature has reached 40.2°C. The frost-free period is about 8 and a half months (from the end of March). The annual precipitation is 1,100 mm. From mid-June to early July, there is about 20 days of continuous rainy season. From July to September, typhoons and heavy rains often hit the coast.

Shanghai travel is suitable all year round. It is best to avoid the rainy season. When traveling in summer, pay attention to the warnings from the meteorological department about the coming typhoon.

Haikou

Haikou: Haikou has a tropical humid monsoon climate. The annual temperature range is less than 15°C, and it has oceanic climate characteristics. January to February is the coldest, with an average temperature of 17.2°C. July to August is the hottest, with an average temperature of about 27°C. The annual average daily temperature is above 10°C. Annual precipitation is 1500-2000 mm.

November to May of the following year is the best time to travel. The eastern part of Hainan Island is called the "typhoon corridor", so don't forget to listen to the typhoon warnings issued by the meteorological department when traveling in summer and autumn.

Wuhan

Wuhan: Wuhan has a humid northern subtropical climate, with an average temperature of 4℃ in January and 28.8℃ in July. Wuhan is known as the "stove". There are 22 hot days with the highest temperature above 35°C. At this time, the relative humidity is above 70%, and the climate is sultry. It is one of the summer heat centers in my country.

Summers in Wuhan are extremely hot, and the temperature difference between day and night is extremely small during the dog days of summer. Travel in Wuhan should avoid the high temperature period, and autumn is the best season to travel.

Huangshan

Huangshan: Huangshan has a warm and humid climate with four distinct seasons. The average temperature in January is -3℃, the maximum temperature is 0.6℃, and the minimum is -6.2℃; the average temperature in July is 17.6℃, the maximum temperature is 20.5℃, and the minimum is 15.3℃.

Huangshan is suitable for visiting all year round, with different scenery and attractive features. There is a big temperature difference between the foot of the mountain and the top of the mountain, so be sure to prepare enough cold-proof clothing. Especially for viewing the snow scenery in winter.

Harbin

Harbin: The average temperature in January in mid-winter is about minus 22 degrees, and the average temperature in July in mid-summer is about 21 degrees. Annual precipitation ranges from 450 to 700 mm, with summer accounting for 60% of the annual precipitation.

Harbin can be visited in all seasons, but winter (December to January) and summer (July to September) are the best seasons. In winter, it is covered with snow, and you can see icy and snowy scenery everywhere, which is different from the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River. In summer, the climate is pleasant, making it an ideal place to escape the heat.

Urumqi

Urumqi: It is the city farthest from the sea in the world, with drought and little rain, and an obvious continental climate. The average temperature in January is -15.2℃, and it is 25.7℃ from July to August; the average annual precipitation is 194 mm; spring and autumn are short, winter and summer are long, and the temperature difference between day and night is large.

June to October is the golden season for traveling to Urumqi. At this time, the temperature is suitable, the flowers and trees are in full bloom, and the melons and fruits are fragrant. Note that even if you travel here in early summer and autumn, you should bring appropriate cold-proof clothing.

Yinchuan

Yinchuan: four distinct seasons, with long and cold winters and short and rainy summers. The temperature difference between day and night is large, and the sunshine reaches 3,000 hours a year. The average temperature in January is about -8℃ and in July is about 22℃. The frost-free period lasts about 5 and a half months.

The annual precipitation is about 700 mm, with summer precipitation accounting for more than 60%.

Yinchuan has a typical continental climate, with little rain, dryness, wind and sand. The best tourist season is from May to October. Summer and autumn clothing should be prepared from May to August, and winter clothing should be brought in September and October.

Xining

Xining: Xining has a large daily temperature difference and a small annual temperature difference. The average temperature in January is about -15°C, and in July is about 16°C. The frost-free period is about 6 months (starting in early May); the annual precipitation is about 400 mm.

Travel in Xining is suitable for spring, summer and autumn, but summer is the best season. In summer, the climate is cool and pleasant, making it an ideal summer resort. If you travel to Qinghai Lake, 150 kilometers west of it, the daily average temperature in summer is about 10℃, the maximum temperature at noon is 22℃, and the night temperature in midsummer in July can reach about 2℃. Heart disease patients should note that the altitude here is about 3,200 meters, which is about 20% less oxygen than sea level; cold weather clothing is a must for spring and autumn travel.

Lanzhou

Lanzhou: Located in the geometric center of China's geography, it is said to be the "heart of the land capital". It is located in a mountain basin, forming "no extreme heat in summer and no severe cold in winter" unique climate. The average temperature in January is -6.9℃, in July it is 22.2℃, and the minimum temperature is between -13～-16℃; in July and August, the average maximum temperature is 29.2℃, and in autumn the monthly average maximum temperature and monthly average minimum temperature are 22.1℃ and 22.1℃ respectively. 10.7℃; the daily average temperature in winter is stable at 0~-8.2℃. The annual precipitation is 328 mm; the frost-free period is 179 days.

Lanzhou is suitable for tourism in all seasons, with March to September being the best. However, the temperature here varies greatly from day to day, so you should bring some cold-proof clothing according to the season.

Lhasa

Lhasa: 3,700 meters above sea level, with thin air, little rain and wind, and plenty of sunshine. There is no severe cold in winter and no extreme heat in summer. The average temperature in January is about -4℃ and in July is about 15℃, with a large temperature difference between day and night. The frost-free period begins in early July and lasts about 2 and a half months.

Lhasa has a high altitude and thin air. The oxygen content of the air per cubic meter is equivalent to 62% to 65.4% of that in the plains. Patients with heart disease and high blood pressure should not go there; March to October is the best time to travel to Tibet. It is a good season. The air pressure rise, temperature, humidity, etc. in summer here are better than other seasons. When traveling to Tibet in any season, you must bring cold weather clothing. The plateau has strong and long-lasting solar radiation, so sun protection is a must.

Chongqing

Chongqing: warm in winter and hot in summer. The average temperature in January, the coldest month, is generally 5°C above zero. The climate in summer is sultry, with the average temperature in July, the hottest month, around 29°C, and the extreme highest temperature reaching 44°C. It is one of the three "stoves" in summer in the Yangtze River Basin in China. The frost-free period lasts for 10 months throughout the year (starting in early February). The annual precipitation is about 1100-1300 mm. The Chongqing River Valley is foggy in winter and spring, and is known as the Fog City. There are more than 100 foggy days, and up to 200 days.

The best seasons to travel to Chongqing are spring, autumn and winter. Summer is too hot and it is not suitable to go.

Kunming

Kunming: All seasons are like spring. The average temperature in January is about 10℃, and in July it is 21-25℃. The frost-free period starts in early February and lasts for about 11 months. The daily difference is 8-10 degrees. The annual precipitation is 1000-1500 mm, with precipitation from May to October accounting for 85-90% of the whole year.

Kunming’s climate has no distinct four seasons, but distinct dry and wet seasons. The climate is mild from January to February, making it a good season for traveling. Late July is the "Torch Festival" of the Yi, Bai, Nala, Mongolian and other ethnic groups. You can visit the stone forest near Kunming and watch the grand spectacle of the Torch Festival. From July to August, the weather is very hot in most parts of the country, but the temperature in Kunming is between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius, making it a summer resort.

Chengdu

Chengdu: early spring, long summer and warm winter; the average temperature in January is about 6℃ and in July is about 25℃. The frost-free period lasts for 8-10 months, starting from early February to early March. The precipitation is about 1500 mm.

Chengdu city travel is suitable for all seasons, but if you go to other nearby areas, the conditions vary from place to place. The best time to visit Jiuzhaigou is from late spring to early autumn, with September to October being the best time. The minimum temperature in spring is low and varies greatly. The average temperature in January is 9-18℃, and the average temperature in summer is 19-22℃. July to August is the rainy season, so rain gear is a must. In autumn, the sky is crisp and the climate is pleasant. The temperature is mostly 7-18℃, but the temperature difference between day and night is large. The vertical temperature difference in Emei Scenic Area is large with different altitudes. There is no big difference between the low mountainous area and the plain. The middle mountainous area is 4~5℃ lower than the lower mountain. The temperature in the area is about 10℃ lower than at the foot of the mountain; in Mount Siguniang in the Garze area, May and December, January and February are the best seasons. The average temperature is -2℃ in December and January, 12℃ in July and August, and there is more rain from May to October.

Guiyang

Guizhou: It has a humid monsoon climate in the mid-subtropics, with no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer. The average temperature in January is no less than 5℃, and in July it is below 25℃. The frost-free period lasts for 8-10 months (starting from mid-February to early March), and the annual precipitation is 1,400 mm.

It is suitable to travel to Guiyang in all seasons. If you want to see the waterfall in nearby Huangguoshu, the best seasons are summer and autumn. The scenery here is the most spectacular at this time. The waterfall is about 67 meters high and 84 meters wide at the top, reaching the highest record in the whole year. "The ground is never three feet flat, and the sky is never clear three days" is a true portrayal of Guizhou. It often rains at night and is sunny during the day. No matter when you go, you must have rain gear and bring appropriate clothes.

Xiamen

Xiamen: It is located in the subtropical zone and has a maritime climate. The annual average temperature is 20.9℃, with a minimum of 4℃; August is the hottest month, with an average temperature of 28.2℃, with a maximum of 36.4. It can escape the heat in summer and the cold in winter, suitable for all seasons. But if you are traveling in summer or autumn, don’t forget to listen to the typhoon warning issued by the meteorological department. This is a place where typhoons frequently land.

Sanya

Sanya: Located at the southern end of Hainan Island. The average temperature in the coldest season in January is as high as 20.9°C, and July to August is the hottest, with an average monthly temperature of about 29°C. It is almost a summer climate with summer all year round. Naturally, you should avoid midsummer when traveling to Sanya. November to May of the following year is the golden season. Hainan is the channel for typhoons to invade South China. If you are traveling in summer and autumn, you should pay attention to the typhoon warning issued by the meteorological department.

Dali

Dali: The annual average temperature is 15.1℃, the average temperature in January, the coldest month, is 8.7℃, and July, the hottest month, is 20.1℃. The average annual precipitation is 1078.9 mm. There is no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer. It is a good season for sightseeing all year round. From July to August, you can come here not only for sightseeing but also to escape the heat.