China Climate & Weather
China lies in the east of Asia and the west of the Pacific Ocean. China has a diverse climate. Most areas are located in temperate zones and belong to a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons. Read on to know more about China Climate & Weather.
China Climate
China has a vast territory, a wide latitude, and a large distance from the sea. In addition, the terrain is different, and the terrain types and mountain ranges are diverse. Therefore, the combination of temperature and precipitation is diverse, forming a diverse climate.
China's climate is complex and diverse, including temperate monsoon climate, subtropical monsoon climate, tropical monsoon climate, tropical rain forest climate, temperate continental climate, plateau mountain climate and other climate types. From south to north, it crosses tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, middle temperate, and cold temperate climate zones.
♦ Tropical Monsoon Climate
The tropical monsoon includes southern Taiwan, Leizhou Peninsula, Hainan Island and Xishuangbanna. The annual accumulated temperature is ≥ 8000℃, the average temperature of the coldest month is not lower than 15℃, the annual extreme minimum temperature is not lower than 5℃ on average for many years, the extreme minimum temperature is generally not lower than 0℃, and there is no frost all year round.
♦ Subtropical Monsoon Climate
Most areas in South China and East China belong to this type of climate. The annual accumulated temperature is between 4500-8000℃, and the average temperature of the coldest month is 0-15℃, which is the transition zone between the subtropical zone and the temperate zone. The summer temperature is quite high, while the winter temperature is quite low.
♦ Temperate Monsoon Climate
The North China region belongs to this type of climate. The annual accumulated temperature is between 3000-4500℃, the average temperature of the coldest month is -28℃- 0℃, and the average temperature in summer is more than 22℃. The temperature exceeding 25℃ is rare, which is relatively warm and cool. In recent years, due to climate warming and other reasons, high temperature weather has frequently occurred in the south of north china, but the average temperature still does not exceed 25°C.
♦ Plateau Mountain Climate
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of China belongs to the Plateau Mountain climate. The annual accumulated temperature is lower than 2000℃, the daily average temperature is lower than 10℃, and the hottest temperature is lower than 5℃, even lower than 0℃. The daily temperature difference is large and the annual difference is small, but the solar radiation is strong and the sunshine is sufficient.
♦ Temperate Continental Climate
The broad temperate continental climate includes temperate desert climate, temperate grassland climate and sub-alpine coniferous forest climate. Most of China's inland areas in north of latitude 40° have a temperate continental climate. Precipitation in these areas is sparse, with annual precipitation between 300-500 mm, and poor daily and annual temperatures, such as Xinjiang.
♦ Tropical Rainforest Climate
The Nansha Islands of China belong to this type of climate. The whole year has high temperature and abundant rainfall, the annual average temperature is 28 to 30℃, and the annual rainfall is more than 2800 mm.
Spring in China
Spring is from March to May. The weather is windy and the air is dry in north China. It's rainy in south China. The average spring temperature in China is 13℃~3℃. During the day, the average temperature is 13℃. Ice and snow melted and everything recovered. It is recommended to wear suits, jackets, windbreakers, casual clothes, jackets, suits, thin sweaters and other warm clothes. At night, the average temperature is 3℃. It is recommended to wear windbreakers, coats, clip coats, coats, sweaters, wool suits, suits, and other warm clothes.
Summer in China
Summer begins from June to August. The weather is hot and rainy. Most places enter the rainy season. The average summer temperature in China is 28℃~18℃. During the day, the average temperature is 28℃. It is recommended to wear cotton and linen fabric shirts, thin long skirts, thin T-shirts and other cool and breathable clothes. Don't forget to bring an umbrella with you.
Autumn in China
Autumn starts from September to November when the weather is cool. The autumn sky is clear and the air is crisp. The average temperature of Autumn in China is 25℃~15℃. It is recommended to wear cotton and linen fabric shirts, thin long skirts, thin T-shirts and other cool and breathable clothes.
Winter in China
Winter is from December to February when the weather is cold and dry. It will snow in many parts of China. The days are shorter in wintertime. The average winter temperature in China is 8℃~-1℃. It is recommended to wear thick warm clothes such as cotton coats, winter coats, leather jackets, tweed coats, woolen hats, gloves, down jackets, leather jackets, etc.
Best Time to Visit China
The best tourist season in China is spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October), when the weather is very good. Most parts of China are moderate and the climate is relatively dry. This is the most comfortable time to travel to most Chinese cities such as Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, Guilin, Hong Kong and Chengdu.
