Weather in China

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Weather in China

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Weather in Beijing

Beijing has four distinct seasons, with hot, dry summers and cold, frosty winters. Late winter and early spring can often bring a dust storm rolling in from the Gobi Desert. Three-quarters of Beijing’s average yearly rainfall (approximately 570 mm) falls from June to August.

Month	Average high	Average low
March to May	19°C	6°C
June to August	30°C	20°C
September to November	18°C	7°C
December to February	3°C	-8°C

Weather in Shanghai

Rainfall in Shanghai is concentrated to the stormy monsoon months – late spring through summer – and the rest of the year is relatively dry and settled. Summers are hot and humid, with some freak thunderstorms rolling through on occasion. Winter is shorter, cool, and often cloudy with drizzle.

Month	Average high	Average low
March to May	19°C	11°C
June to August	30°C	23°C
September to November	22°C	15°C
December to February	9°C	1°C

Weather in Xi'an

Xi’an and the surrounding area, again, has four clear seasons. Snow occasionally falls in winter, and dust storms rip through the city in March and April as temperatures dramatically rise. One of Xi’an’s major problems is its air – having some of the poorest air quality in the country.

Month	Average high	Average low
March to May	20°C	9°C
June to August	30°C	20°C
September to November	19°C	10°C
December to February	6°C	-3°C

Weather in Yangshuo

To keep Yangshuo picturesque and green, rainfall is high and concentrated. Summers are super hot with frequent downpours, and winter brings with it grey skies and cool damp temperatures. Late September to early November are the ideal times to visit Yangshuo and the Li River. Snow in Yangshuo is very rare.