China Weather Forecast
China weather: 51°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in China?
No - rain is unlikely in China today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,5 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sun and Mon.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (0,5 in against a typical 0,4 in).
16-day forecast for China
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | ☀️ Clear sky | 60° / 39° | 0% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 60° / 39° | 0% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 42° | 6% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 47° | 0% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 58° / 52° | 73% · 0,5 in | 6 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 51° | 55% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☀️ Clear sky | 56° / 40° | 0% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 54° / 35° | 0% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 54° / 38° | 0% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 63° / 37° | 0% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 47° / 31° | 0% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 39° / 30° | 2% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 47° / 32° | 4% | 2 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 49° / 36° | 8% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 44° / 34° | 7% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 34° | 5% | 6 mph | 1 |
What this means for China
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 60°F is 5.4°F below the 65°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 87°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- 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 China?
China is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 39.9042, 116.4074. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in China right now?
It is currently 51°F (11°C) with clear. Humidity is 48% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit China?
April, May, June and September offer the most comfortable conditions in China, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is China in?
China observes Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00). The local time is 11:49 PM.
How many people live in China?
China has a population of approximately 1.41 billion.
What is the nearest airport to China?
The closest airports are Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 16 mi away and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), 677 mi away.
What are the top things to do in China?
Popular options include Jiuzhaigou Valley, Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, Terracotta Army, Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor.
What places are in China?
China covers 7 places in this atlas, including Beijing, Jiuzhaigou Valley, Shanghai, Terracotta Army, Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and Yangtze River.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 October 21, 2026 at 11:49 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
