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Huangshan Climate Information
Mount Huangshan (Yellow Mountain Scenic Area) has a humid sub-tropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons. Rainfall is plentiful, with annual precipitation at 2348 mm (inches). There are about 183 rainy days and 49 snowy days. The weather is characterized by abundant cloud and fog with heavy humidity.
Spring and autumn are short, taking up two months each (mid-March to mid-May and mid-September to mid-November respectively). Summer and winter are long, taking up four months each. The scenic area has a mountain climate, which means it is colder and wetter than the surrounding area below. Temperatures are lower at higher altitudes. Be prepared for the change of weather as you go up. Mount Huangshan is suitable for travel all year round, with seasonal beauties, though the most popular period is from April to November. See our Mount Huangshan Tour Packages and choose your time of travel.
Spring
Spring is from March to May. Huangshan has its seasonal good points all year round. The brilliantly blooming flowers and fresh, crisp air are features of spring in the Yellow Mountains. It is mostly rainy, misty and cloudy. Prepare shirts, sweaters and overcoats because temperatures are lower as you climb up higher altitudes. Wearing layers that could easily be taken on and off are convenient when you climb or hike on the mountain.
Summer
Summer time (June to September) is the tourist high season. Summer on the mountain is cool and tranquil in the clouds, but beware, you may still get burnt when the clouds clear. May through to August are the wettest months with a foot (300mm) or more of rain each. This makes summer the best time to enjoy the Sea of Clouds, one of the famous four features of the mountain (the other three are the oddly-shaped pines, grotesque rocks and hot springs). Prepare summer clothes, sun protection, but also a jacket for the night when the temperature gets lower. During summer thunderstorms, it is not suggested to use umbrellas for safety concerns; raincoats are preferable.
Autumn
The climate is most comfortable and the scenery is stunningly beautiful in autumn. Yellow Mountain is one of the best places to enjoy autumn foliage in China, looking down on the deciduous trees of the ravines and valleys. The pines of course retain their verdant needles. The first week of October is another high season, being a national holiday, so Mount Huangshan is more crowded and it costs a bit more to travel and stay at hotels. Prepare shirts, sweaters and overcoat for the season.
Winter
Winter is freezing up on the mountain and spectacular snowscapes are seen every year. It's the low season, so the mountainside is much less crowded and it is much cheaper to travel. Prepare warm winter clothes, including fleece or down.
Popular Tours to Mount Huangshan
- Yellow Mountain and Hongcun Village Tour: 3-day tour covering the highlights of the Yellow Mountains and surrounding villages.
- Mount Huangshan Tour Packages: See the best of the Yellow Mountains with our Mount Huangshan tour packages.
Huangshan Climate Information by Month
- Huangshan Weather in January
- Huangshan Weather in February
- Huangshan Weather in March
- Huangshan Weather in April
- Huangshan Weather in May
- Huangshan Weather in June
- Huangshan Weather in July
- Huangshan Weather in August
- Huangshan Weather in September
- Huangshan Weather in October
- Huangshan Weather in November
- Huangshan Weather in December
Huangshan Average Climate by Month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High (ºC) | 6.67 | 8.89 | 13.33 | 20 | 24.44 | 28.89 | 32.22 | 32.78 | 26.67 | 22.78 | 16.67 | 8.89 |
| Low (ºC) | -1.67 | .56 | 3.89 | 10 | 16.11 | 19.44 | 23.89 | 23.89 | 18.89 | 11.67 | 6.11 | -.56 |
| Precip (in) | 3 | 4.2 | 7.2 | 9.5 | 11.7 | 16.8 | 12.2 | 11.5 | 7 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 2.3 |
| High (ºF) | 44 | 48 | 56 | 68 | 76 | 84 | 90 | 91 | 80 | 73 | 62 | 48 |
| Low (ºF) | 29 | 33 | 39 | 50 | 61 | 67 | 75 | 75 | 66 | 53 | 43 | 31 |
Huangshan Average Monthly Temperatures
Huangshan Average Monthly Precipitation (inches)
hi this is Sammi from Chinahighlights.
Yes, it is no problem for you and your husband to walk on the side of the cliff. However as for the 4 year old kid, you should be very careful.
here is one of the picture of the cliff for you.
http://hi.baidu.com/candytravels/album/item/e28a9e11d0eca2d2a7ef3f0b.html
please feel free to contact me at sammi@chinahighlights.com for your huangshan tour.
Sammi
Dear John,
Based the information from the weather forecast bureau, the temperature will be about 7-16°C. It will be sunny. It varies greatly between day and night. You should take thick coat and sweater. I think it's ok for your chilren to visit Huangshan.
Hi Rahul, I think 3 full days will be enough for visit Huangshan. Generally, it is snowing at the end of November. But I not sure about the date you are going to visit. You can find the information here:http://www.weather.com.cn/english/.
Dear Sue C,
The temperature is about -5°C to 2°C in the end of December. It'll be cold and it will snow. You should take the down jacket with you. If you don't care the cold weather, you can go there at that time. The sonwscape is a feature of the yellow mountain. From sepetember to October you can see the colorful landscape, many people like to visit in that period. Here are some photos of the yellow mountain on our website. Please click here: http://photo.chinahighlights.com/huangshan/the-yellow-mountains/
Hello Sam, i have sent you a proposal, please check your email.
Dear LE&YB,
From September to November you can see the colorful scenery. If you are planning to travel to Huangshan, I am glad to arrange a tour package for you. Please feel free to let me know your travel plan. My e-mail address is lussie@chinahighlights.com
Dear Mr./Ms. B C Lee,
For the hotel booking on the Huangshan top, kindly refer to the link below
http://www.chinahighlights.com/hotel/huangshan-hotels/yellow-mountain-scenery-area-hotels/
For further suggestion about the booking, please feel free to contact us at service@chinahighlights.com, one of our travel advisor will reply you within one working day.
Have a nice day.
Regards from Dennis Su
Hi francis
Our travel advisor is contacting with you.
Thanks for your support
Dear Betty,
Nov 16-20 will be kind of cold for Huangshan, but the view is fabulous and the cable cars will be availabe, and some parts of the scenic area may be closed if the tempreture is very low, such as the West Grand Canyon. Anyway, this period is a good time to visit the winter Huangshan.
Have a nice journey!
Hello,
This is Coco, from Chinahighlights. It is my pleasure to help you.
The climite in October is very comfortable in Huangshan, and from Oct 12-14 just normal wear is ok. At the evening, it may be a little cool, but a thin jacket will be enough.
Yellow Mountain is one of the best places to enjoy autumn foliage in China, looking down on the deciduous trees of the ravines and valleys. The pines of course retain their verdant needles. If you need us to arrange the Huangshan tour for you, please let me know.
Best wishes,
Coco
