China Weather Forecast
China weather: 51°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for China
No snow is in the current forecast window for China.
3 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January, February and December.
16-day forecast for China
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 39° | 0% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 60° / 44° | 2% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 47° | 4% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light rain | 58° / 51° | 78% · 0,5 in | 5 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 49° | 59% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☀️ Clear sky | 55° / 40° | 0% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 36° | 0% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 59° / 38° | 0% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 54° / 31° | 0% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 46° / 31° | 0% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 48° / 31° | 0% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 54° / 36° | 0% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 53° / 34° | 2% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 55° / 37° | 4% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 63° / 42° | 2% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 61° / 37° | 4% | 5 mph | 3 |
Climate in China month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 21° | 0,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 43° | 25° | 0,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 59° | 37° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 73° | 51° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 81° | 61° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 91° | 70° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 91° | 75° | 7,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 87° | 73° | 8,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 81° | 64° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 65° | 48° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 52° | 35° | 0,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 37° | 23° | 0,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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 partly cloudy. Humidity is 65% and wind is 6 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 1:44 AM.
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 23, 2026 at 1:44 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
