National park in China

Jiuzhaigou Valley Travel Guide

Jiuzhaigou Valley travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌦️ 74°F now🕔 7:02 AM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September

Summary

Jiuzhaigou Valley is a national park in China. Jiuzhaigou Valley is a national park known for multicoloured lakes and waterfalls.

Right now it is 74°F (24°C) in Jiuzhaigou Valley with light drizzle. It feels like 76°F. Today runs from 51°F to 77°F. Chance of precipitation is 78%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.7/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Jiuzhaigou Valley is June, July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 74°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 18°F.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 77°F is 4.1°F above the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Jiuzhaigou Valley today at 9.4/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Jiuzhaigou Valley

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 33°15′36″N 103°55′4.8″E (33.26, 103.918)

Weather in Jiuzhaigou Valley right now

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74°F
Light drizzle · feels like 76°F
Humidity54%
Wind6 mph ENE
Gusts24 mph
UV index4.2 · Moderate
Cloud cover51%
Pressure763 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 13 mi
Air quality70 · Moderate
Sunrise6:31 AM
Sunset7:42 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 74%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:02 AM, Aug 23 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

🌦️ 77° / 51°

Light drizzle · 78% rain · wind 6 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

🌦️ 76° / 59°

Drizzle · 100% rain · wind 5 mph

Quick facts about Jiuzhaigou Valley

TypeNational park
CountryChina
ContinentAsia
Coordinates33°15′36″N 103°55′4.8″E (33.26, 103.918)
Established1978
Known formulticoloured lakes and waterfalls
Local time7:02 AM (UTC+08:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August and September
ClimateSubarctic

Best time to visit Jiuzhaigou Valley

Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jiuzhaigou Valley?

Jiuzhaigou Valley is a national park in China. Its coordinates are 33.26, 103.918. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Jiuzhaigou Valley right now?

It is currently 74°F (24°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 54% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Jiuzhaigou Valley?

June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Jiuzhaigou Valley, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Jiuzhaigou Valley in?

Jiuzhaigou Valley observes Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00). The local time is 7:02 AM.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 7:02 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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