The climate of China
The current climate in China features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 3°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -9°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for China.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in China in recent years was 42°C in May 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -13°C in January 2016.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, China gets 534 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 11 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in China runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit China?
The best time to visit China for sunny weather is April through June and August through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit China. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of China
The climate table of China shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 3 | 6 | 14 | 19 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 19 | 11 | 4 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -9 | -6 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 7 | -1 | -7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 7,6 | 13 | 11 | 37 | 32 | 56 | 154 | 98 | 76 | 32 | 16 | 1,1 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,9 | 1,7 | 1,1 | 2,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 3,2 | 0,8 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in China
Yearly Temperature in China
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in China. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in China
Total Yearly Precipitation in China
Average Snowfall per Month in China
Total Yearly Snowfall in China
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in China. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in China
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Average weather in China by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for China. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.