When to Go in China
Following is a China when to go guide that will provide tourists with
information about the different climates in the country. This will help
tourists decide on an appropriate time to visit China.
The Yangtze River is the official dividing line between the north and south
of China. On the whole, the climate in the country is dominated by wet
monsoons and dry seasons. These tend to result in huge temperature
differences in summer and winter. Southern winds that come from coastal
regions at lower altitudes during summer are moist and warm. Northern winds
that come from high altitude regions in the winter are normally dry and
cold. However, the climate in China differs from 1 region to another because
of its complex and extensive topography.
Northern China
Summer months in northern parts of China are from May to August.
Temperatures in most of these regions rise to about 20 degrees C or slightly
more. However, temperatures in Beijing, which is located towards the
northeast of China, can rise to about 38 degrees C in the summer. This tends
to coincide with the rainy season in the city. Winter in the northern part
of China is from December to March. Winters can be biting cold and often
drop to about -40 degrees. It is possible for tourists to see snow covered
sand dunes in these areas. The city is quite dry and temperatures in Beijing
drop to about -20 degrees at night. Spring and autumn are probably the best
times to visit the north. Day time temperatures fall between 20 and 30
degrees and drop a great deal at night.
Southern China
The summer season in the south near Guangzhou usually witnesses typhoons
from July to September. During these months, temperatures can rise to about
38 degrees. Winters in these areas are quite short, starting in January and
ending in March. It isn’t as cold here as compared to the north; however,
tourists are advised to bring along warm clothes when visiting this part of
China. Sometimes it rains a lot, making the region cold and wet. The best
time to visit this part of China is during spring and autumn.
Central China
Summers in the Yangtze River Valley are humid and quite long ranging from
April to October. Temperatures are usually very high during this time.
Nanjing, Wuhan and Chongqing are 3 cities on the Yangtze River that are
known to be very hot during summer. In winter, temperatures drop well below
the freezing point and can sometimes be as cold as Beijing. Rainfall in this
region is also very unpredictable. On an average, precipitation levels reach
to about 30 inches a year. |
