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Jiuzhaigou Climate Information
Jiuzhaigou is about 1,900–3,100 meters above sea level, on a plateau with a moist climate. The weather in Jiuzhaigou changes, and it is usually sunny during the day and rainy at night. Don’t worry about your journey in Jiuzhaigou, as you can finish your visits during the day. There are distinguishing features of Jiuzhaigou during each season, such as flowers in the spring, greenery during the summer, colorful leaves during the autumn, and a special Jiuzhaigou in the winter, when everything is covered by snow.
The best time to visit Jiuzhaigou is autumn, especially from late September to mid October, as the leaves change colors and the view is outstanding. This is also high season for tourism, so be sure to book your tour one or two months in advance to avoid the shortage of accommodations and to reserve an English-speaking guide.
Spring
Temperatures in the spring are quite low and changeable, and they average from 9 °C (48 °F) to 18 °C (64 °F). Since Jiuzhaigou is on a plateau, the ultraviolet radiation is strong and we recommend that you bring sunglasses and sunscreen. A jacket and a light sweater are also necessary.
During the spring, you can experience the purest Jiuzhaigou, as everything begins to turn green and the area is filled with different layers of colors. The birds also return from the south and start chirping.
Summer
Summer is a booming season, as the trees turn greener and flowers dot the bushes. There is a big temperature difference between day and night, as the temperature during the day ranges from 19 °C (66 °F) to 22 °C (72 °F) but decreases to 10 °C (50 °F) at night. Long sleeve shirts and jeans are suggested for Jiuzhaigou during the summer, and a light jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen, and an umbrella are necessities since it rains quite often in the summer.
Autumn
Red and yellow are the main colors in Jiuzhaigou during the autumn. The fiery maple leaves, the yellow leaves of the smoke trees, the green and luxuriant forests covering the hills, and the blue lakes like sapphire lying between them… the views in Jiuzhaigou during the autumn are just like a painting.
Temperature differentials between day and night are larger than in the summer, as it is around 18 °C (64 °F) during the day and falls to below 8 °C (46 °F) at night. We recommend that you bring warm clothing.
Winter
The snow turns Jiuzhaigou into a silver world during the winter, snowballs turn to ice flowers all over the trees, and even the waterfalls freeze. The lakes below sea level are bluer during the winter.
Like other mountain and plateau areas in the world, winter in Jiuzhaigou is very cold, usually 0 °C (32 °F) or below. We recommend warm clothing, such as an anorak, if you travel in the winter. Click here too see our Jiuzhaigou tour packages.
Jiuzhaigou Climate Information by Month
- Jiuzhaigou Weather in February
- Jiuzhaigou Weather in March
- Jiuzhaigou Weather in April
- Jiuzhaigou Weather in May
- Jiuzhaigou Weather in June
- Jiuzhaigou Weather in July
- Jiuzhaigou Weather in August
- Jiuzhaigou Weather in September
- Jiuzhaigou Weather in October
- Jiuzhaigou Weather in November
- Jiuzhaigou Weather in December
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Hi Mandy,
Thank you very much for visiting our Web site and your interest in our services. My name is Robert Hui. I am a travel advisor at China Highlights. It is my pleasure to assist you about your trip to China.
Regarding to your inquiries, it is no problem to visit Jiuzhaigou in mid-August; and actually it is a pleasant time (it is one of the high seasons) to travel there, and you won’t feel cold unless it rains. The temperature differences are still great—warm during the day and cool during the night, and it is the raining season, please take your umbrella with you if you plan to go there.
About these two options: (1) Hangzhou-Xian-Beijing or (2) Hangzhou-Xian-Chengdu; if it is your first time to visit China, I would like to recommend you to do the first one since Beijing has far more famous attractions than Chengdu, such as the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven, different Hutongs and the Summer Palace; but if you have already been to Beijing, and you wish to see the cute pandas, then Chengdu is the best choice for you.
It is completely possible to cover Xian and Beijing after your Hangzhou tour within 5 days, and the recommended transportation is by air since you do not have much time to spend on the railway.
Besides, our website provides rich information of Xi’an and Beijing travel, please visit our Xi’an Travel Guide and Beijing Travel Guide pages for detailed information.
Hope it helps.
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Hi Low, the best time to visit Jiuzhaigou is from September to October. The nicest part should be the end of October. November is the beginning of winter time there. The average temperature is 8℃ (46ºF) in November. Prepare warm jackets or overcoat for the night, but during the day when it is warmer, long-sleeve shirts will do. Sunshine is still very strong, so sun protection such as hats, sunglasses and sun block is suggested.
Dear Christine Lee,
Based on the former data, the temperature will be 5-10°C. It'll be very cold, you'd better take enough clothes, such as the down jacket or thick cotton-padded clothes. The weather in mountain area varies frequently, sa that an umbrella is needed. On the mountain, you will see the snowscape. There are some Zhangjiajie tour packages on our website for your reference. Click here: http://www.chinahighlights.com/zhangjiajie/tours.htm You also can inform me your travel plan. I will revise the itinerary based on your need. My e-mail address is lussie@chinahighlights.com
Dear KaponGBeeR,
Based on the former data, it is about 10-20°C in Jiuzhaigou. It varies greatly between day and night. You'd better take shirts and thick coat or sweater. At night it's very cool. In Chengdu it will be 15-22°C, it will be hotter than in Jiuzhaigou.
Oct.1-7 is golden week in China, there are lots of tourists all around the scenic spots. You'd better avoid this period to travel.
If you have not arrange a tour, i am glad to serve you. Please feel free to let me know your travel plan. I will design a tailor-made tour for you. My email address is lussie@chinahighlights.com
Dear Stephanie,
For your plan, it is suggested that you to visit Jiuzhaigou on October 28th since October is the best time to go there, it is much more romantic in autumn, the river is clean in this season, and there are fewer visitors at the end of this month. It will be not so good if you go there on October 8th, because of the rush during the golden week, and the transport might still be heavy since there are still some visitors need to back home. The temperature of Jiuzhaigou in November is a little bit cold I think, the Average Low (℃) can be 9 degree, and sometimes it will snow in November, if you would like to see golden (and red) leaves falling and snow, November is a good time to go there.
Jiuzhaigou Nature Park with altitude from 1980 meters to 3100 meters gets humid altiplano climate. The peaks of mountains in Jiuzhaigou are covered by snow all the year round. The temperature of Jiuzhaigou in October is between 20°C and 14°C, it will be colder at night. Please bring some thick clothes, sunglasses and some snacks with you.
Hi Dino, thank you for your question. I'm Nora, a trip advisor of China Highlights. Glad to offer you some information. The average temperature of Hailuogou in December would drop below 0ºC, so December would be a good choice for you to visit the snowy Hailuogou. Please feel free to visit http://www.chinahighlights.com/ganzi/attraction/hailuogou-scenic-spot.htm to get more information about Hailuogou.
Hi Kemmy,
Have you booked a tour?
It is relax to add Leshan Gaint Buddha, but very rush to add Mt Emei.
It will take 4 days maximum to fly to Jiuzhaigou and visit there. One day is enogh to visit Lhshan Gaint Buddha from Chengdu, while visit Mt Emei will take 2 days from Chengdu.
Would you like us to quote a itinerary for you? Please feel free to contact me: william@chinahighlights.com
William Huo
Travel Advisor
Dear James,
From Sepetember to October, it's the best season for travelling to Jiuzhaigou. You can see the colourful sceneries. But in the first week of Oct. it's peak holiday period, there are more visitors than other times. The rate of the hotel will be higher. You'd better avoid this period.
