Best time to visit China

The best times to visit China (Beijing) are in May and September based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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Top China destinations

Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in China. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.

• 79
  Guangzhou
• 72
  Guilin
• 64
  Shanghai
• 59
  Chengdu
• 57
  Kunming
• 55
  Chongqing
• 48
  Lhasa, Tibet
• 45
  Xi'an
• 37
  Beijing
• 19
  Urumqi

All China destinations

• Aksu
• Altay
• Anyang
• Baotou
• Beijing
• Changchun
• Changsha
• Chengde
• Chengdu
• Chongqing
• Congjiang
• Dali
• Dalian
• Datong
• Dengfeng
• Dunhuang
• Enshi
• Erlianhot
• Fenghuang
• Fuzhou
• Ganzhou
• Guangzhou
• Guilin
• Guiyang
• Haikou
• Hami
• Hangzhou
• Harbin
• Hefei
• Hekou
• Hohhot
• Hongcun
• Hotan
• Huanglong
• Huangshan
• Jianshui
• Jinan
• Jinghong
• Jinquan
• Jiuzhaigou
• Kaifeng
• Kaili
• Kashi
• Korla
• Kunming
• Kuqa
• Lanzhou
• Lhasa, Tibet
• Lijiang
• Liuzhou
• Longsheng
• Lunan
• Luoyang
• Manzhouli
• Minfeng
• Nanchang
• Nanking
• Nanning
• Nanxun
• Ordos
• Pingyao
• Qamdo
• Qiandao Lake
• Qingdao
• Qiqihar
• Qufu
• Rongjiang
• Ruoqiang
• Sanjiang
• Sanya
• Shanghai
• Shangri-la
• Shantou
• Shenyang
• Shijiazhuang
• Suzhou
• Taiyuan
• Tianjin
• Tongli
• Turpan
• Urumqi
• Wenzhou
• Wuhan
• Wuzhen
• Xi'an
• Xiamen
• Xichang
• Xidi
• Xingyi
• Xining
• Xitang
• Xuzhou
• Yangshuo
• Yichang
• Yinchuan
• Yuanyang
• Zangjiajie
• Zhanjiang
• Zhaoxing
• Zhenglan Qi
• Zhengzhou
• Zhouzhuang

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The weather guide for China (Beijing) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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More about China

Explore our complete guide to China with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for China.

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China travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to China with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

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Travelling to China?

Browse holidays, flights, hotels and more from popular travel providers for your escape to China in 2026/2027.

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Holidays to China

	Club Med
	Mercury Holidays
	lastminute.com
	Secret Escapes
	Expedia
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Tours to China

	Travelsphere
	Riviera Travel
	Wendy Wu Tours
	Explore!
	Trafalgar
	G Adventures
	Exoticca
	TourRadar
	Just You

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Flights to China

	British Airways
	Emirates
	KAYAK
	Cathay Pacific
	Singapore Airlines
	Etihad Airways
	AirAsia
	Qatar Airways
	KLM
	eDreams
	Kiwi.com

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Hotels in China

	Anantara Hotels
	Hilton
	IHG
	Marriott
	Millennium Hotels
	Radisson Hotels
	Priceline
	Hotels.com
	Booking.com
	Agoda
	ALL
	Trivago

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Accommodation in China

	VRBO
	Hostelworld

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Ocean cruises to China

Fred Olsen

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Things to do in China

	Get Your Guide
	Klook
	Tiqets
	Viator

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Car hire in China

	KAYAK
	Carrentals.co.uk
	Europcar
	Rentalcars.com

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Ferries in China

Direct Ferries

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Money transfers to China

	Wise.com
	World Remit

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Airport taxis for China

	Hoppa
	Shuttle Direct

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eSIMs for China

	Amigo
	Airalo
	Holafly
	Roamless

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China travel deals

Check out the latest deals, discount codes and special offers on holidays, flights, hotels and more for China in 2026/2027. Pay low deposits and save with last minute holidays, early bird offers and free kids places where available.

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China travel guidance

Check the latest travel guidance and advice on visiting China from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

• UK traveller advice for China - UK FCDO
• Irish traveller advice for China - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
• Canadian travel advice for China - Government of Canada
• US travel advisories for China - US Department of State
• Safe travel advisories for China - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
• Smarter traveller advice for China - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around China.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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China travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to China with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

• Vaccines & medicines for China - CDC
• Health & vaccinations for China - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
• How to stay safe & healthy in China - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in China, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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China travel features

Do you want to learn more about China? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in China.

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China FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to China including the current entry restrictions, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

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