What is the best time of year to visit China?
The climate in China ranges from cold, dry winters to hot, humid summers. Northern China is generally warm to hot from late May to September with the southern regions experiencing hotter conditions. It can be very cold during winter with temperatures often dropping below zero. So if you prefer to travel when it’s not too hot and not too cold, spring or autumn months are the ideal time. China’s spring is from late March to May while autumn is from mid-September to early November. At these times, average temperatures in the main cities might range between 12-25C, although they will vary depending on how early or late in the season it is and whether you are in the north or south in the country. China is 1.25 times the size of Australia and extends more the 5000km from east to west, and more than 550km north to south, so it’s a big place! June to early September are the summer months (averaging 25-30C) while winter is December to mid-March, with average temperatures from -4C to 8C in the n