China — mytravelcast data
The data below comes from the mytravelcast interactive map. Each weather rating covers a two-week window in the middle of the month and is calculated separately for each travel style.
Best time to visit: month ratings by travel style
General: ideal conditions — May, October; good — March, April, June, September, November; average — February, July, August; poor — December, January.
Sun & Chill: ideal conditions — September; good — May, June, October; average — March, April, August, November; poor — July, December–February.
City Break: ideal conditions — October; good — February–May, September, November; average — June–August, December, January.
Nature & Trekking: ideal conditions — April, October; good — March, May, September, November; average — June–August, December–February.
Culture & Sights: ideal conditions — October; good — March–May, September, November; average — June, December–February; poor — July, August.
Wild Adventure: ideal conditions — October, November; good — February–May, December; average — January, June, September; poor — July, August.
Climate month by month
Average temperature, in brackets the average daily minimum and maximum, then total rainfall.
North (Beijing): January -3°C (-8/2°C), 3 mm; February 0°C (-6/5°C), 5 mm; March 6°C (0/12°C), 8 mm; April 14°C (8/21°C), 18 mm; May 20°C (14/27°C), 35 mm; June 25°C (19/31°C), 68 mm; July 27°C (22/32°C), 168 mm; August 26°C (21/30°C), 148 mm; September 20°C (15/26°C), 48 mm; October 13°C (7/19°C), 18 mm; November 5°C (0/10°C), 8 mm; December -1°C (-6/4°C), 3 mm.
East (Shanghai): January 4°C (1/8°C), 45 mm; February 6°C (3/10°C), 62 mm; March 10°C (7/14°C), 82 mm; April 16°C (12/20°C), 92 mm; May 21°C (17/25°C), 95 mm; June 25°C (22/28°C), 152 mm; July 29°C (26/32°C), 135 mm; August 29°C (26/32°C), 135 mm; September 25°C (22/28°C), 145 mm; October 19°C (15/23°C), 68 mm; November 12°C (8/17°C), 52 mm; December 7°C (3/11°C), 35 mm.
South (Guangzhou): January 14°C (10/18°C), 38 mm; February 15°C (11/19°C), 55 mm; March 18°C (14/22°C), 82 mm; April 22°C (19/26°C), 182 mm; May 26°C (22/30°C), 278 mm; June 28°C (25/32°C), 312 mm; July 30°C (26/33°C), 218 mm; August 30°C (26/33°C), 225 mm; September 28°C (24/32°C), 115 mm; October 24°C (19/28°C), 42 mm; November 20°C (15/24°C), 35 mm; December 15°C (10/20°C), 28 mm.
SW (Yunnan): January 8°C (2/15°C), 12 mm; February 10°C (4/17°C), 15 mm; March 14°C (7/21°C), 18 mm; April 18°C (11/24°C), 22 mm; May 20°C (14/25°C), 95 mm; June 20°C (16/25°C), 195 mm; July 21°C (17/25°C), 215 mm; August 20°C (16/24°C), 185 mm; September 18°C (14/23°C), 115 mm; October 16°C (11/20°C), 82 mm; November 12°C (6/17°C), 22 mm; December 8°C (2/15°C), 8 mm.
Daily budget
Backpacker (hostel + street food + local transport): 40-45 USD, 35-40 EUR, 140-160 PLN per day.
Comfort (3★ hotel + restaurants + taxis): 80-95 USD, 70-80 EUR, 290-350 PLN per day.
Luxury (4–5★ hotel + private + fine dining): 170-200 USD, 150-170 EUR, 650-750 PLN per day.
Currency: CNY.
Visa by passport
Poland, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Spain: Visa-free, up to 30 days. Visa-free up to 30 days — extended until 31 Dec 2026.
United States: Embassy visa, up to 60 days, approx. 185 USD. Tourist visa at embassy ~$185.
Japan: Visa-free, up to 30 days. Visa-free 30 days (since Nov 2024, extended to 30 days; valid until Dec 31, 2026).
India: Embassy visa. Visa required — apply before travel (embassy or visa centre).
Visa data is indicative, as of 2026-10-14. Check the official source before you travel.
Places
Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army, Zhangjiajie, Li River Guilin.
Source: mytravelcast.com. Updated: 2026-10-14.