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When Is Winter In China

Winter in China can be exactly what you are looking for, including the world-class snow and ice landscape, breathtaking snow activities, leisure sunbath, cheerful festival atmosphere, profound culture, delicious food, and so on. Considering that there are comparatively fewer tourists and larger discounts in most tourist attractions compared to other seasons, traveling to China in the winter is a terrific option!

What is China’s winter weather like? What to wear in this season? To help you have a better plan about your tour, here we will show you all the useful information about winter in China, including China Winter Months, Weather, Temperature & travel Tips!

China Winter Months, Winter Time in China

Similar to most countries in the world, winter in China usually refers to the three coldest months of a year, including December, January and February. And in those mountainous places with high elevation, like Changbaishan in Jilin, the winter season may last a relatively longer period of time from December to the following March or even from November to April.

China Winter Weather & Temperature

Winter in China is mostly colder and dryer than the rest seasons of a year. The winter temperature is getting lower from south to north China, caused by the winter monsoon. With per latitude rises, the temperature will reduce 1.5 ℃, and the gap can be up to 50 ℃, making the northern China has more colder days than southern China.

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The northern China areas encounter cold weather firstly and the chilly cold feeling lasts much longer than southern areas. The daytime is much shorter and the night time is longer with a largely dramatic temperature change, especially when it’s sunny. Featuring much mountain areas, the southern China hasn’t the extremely changes between daytime and night, by blocking much of cold air influence. And thus the weather in the cities on the south part of China is much more pleasant. You can even get a feel of spring and even summer at some of the cities.

China Weather in December

China Temperature in December (Some popular China tourist cities/destinations for your reference)

Best China December Tours:

>> 5 Days Kunming, Jianshui & Yuanyang Rice Terraces Tour

>> 6 Days Beijing & Harbin Stunning Winter Tour (by Flight)

>> 6 Days Hong Kong Guangzhou Macau Cultural Highlights Tour (Hong Kong / Guangzhou / Macau)

China Weather in January

China Temperature in January (Some popular China tourist cities/destinations for your reference)

Check more about China Weather in January >>

Best China January Tours:

>> 3 Days Harbin Ice Festival Tour

>> 4 Days Huangshan Hongcun Winter Vacation with Hot Spring

>> 3 Days Mount Emei Winter Tour with Skiing and Hot Spring Experience

>> 5 Days Xiamen, Nanjing Tulou & Mount Wuyi Discovery Tour (Xiamen / Nanjing Tulou / Wuyi Mountain)

China Weather in February

China Temperature in February (Some popular China tourist cities/destinations for your reference)

Check more about China Weather in February >>

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Best China February Tours:

>> 6 Days In-depth Harbin Tour with China Snow Town & Yabuli Skiing

>> 6 Days Classic Beijing Xian High-speed Train Tour (Most Valuable)

Winter temperature and weather in some popular China tourist cities/destinations for your reference:

What to Wear & Pack in Winter in China

Although winter is the coldest period of time in China in general, it doesn’t means all the cities in China share the same kind of cold or cool. It is freezing in its northeastern region, and cold in its middle part. However, it is warm in its south. Therefore, the clothing and packing suggestions vary according to where you go in the country. Normally, layers are essential for winter in China.

In places like Harbin, Jilin, Mohe in the northeast region, you are suggested to wear sweaters, long underwear, windproof or down jacket, anti-slip snow boot, warm hats, scarves, and all the other necessary thermal clothing.

And in North and Northwest China, such as in Beijing and Xian, long underwear, long pants, fleeces, down jacket and warm hat are also recommended.

If you are going to visit Chengdu and Shanghai which are slightly warmer, a heavy base layer, long jeans, sweaters plus a windproof jacket or down jacket are usually enough.

Southern China is warm, and the farther south you go, the less harsh the weather is in winter. In Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shenzhen, some of the southernmost cities, long sleeves and pants, as well as a light jacket should suffice to keep you comfortable.

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China Winter Tour Tips

1. Make sure to check the weather forecast and plan ahead for your China winter tour.

2. During Chinese New Year (or called Spring Festival), the grandest festival in China which often happen at the end of January or the early February, you will get the strongest festival atmosphere in China but also meet with busy crowds, which is the busiest thought the entire winter. The price of accommodation and flight may be raised at that time. Book flights, hotels, and tours in advance, and thus you may save a lot of money. This rule also fits other popular winter festivals like Harbin Snow & Ice Festival. Check all China Winter Events & Festivals if you are interested.

3. Although the north of China is much colder than the warm south, all the rooms there offers comfortable indoor heating.

4. Wear a pair of antiskid shoes in the places with snow because the road must be slippery.

5. Though the south is warm, it may be cold after night falls, so you are suggested to wear layers.

How to Plan a China Winter Tour

Travel China in Winter with China Discovery

Feel trouble about your China Winter Tour planning? Why not travel with us China Discovery and let our professional Travel Consultants help you? And then you will get a worry-free trip and focus all your energy to sock in the highlights during the tour! Our experienced travel expert will help arrange your accommodation and plan your trip sincerely. And our English-speaking tour guide will accompany you all the way, show you the best travelling route, share interesting stories and introduce all highlights to you. Our local experienced drivers will escort you to the attractions with comfortable car directly with speed and safety.

The tour can be tailor-made according to your group size, time, physical condition, plan, interest, budget and every special need. Please feel free to contact us if you need any help!

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