When’s the best time to go to China?

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The best time to go to China is October or November. There will be fewer tourists than in the summer, and the weather is better. Of course China’s huge, so you should really look at the climate in the region you’ll be visiting before you decide when to go:

	Winter	Spring	Summer	Fall
Beijing & Northeast	High 3°, dry	High 21°, occasional rain	High 31°, rainy	High 15°, occasional rain
Shanghai & East coast	High 10°, rainy	High 20°, rainy	High 32°, rainy	High 20°, occasional rain
Hong Kong & South coast	High 20°, dry	High 25°, occasional rain	High 32°, rainy with risk of typhoons	High 26°, rainy with risk of typhoons (Sept & Oct)
Xian & Central China	High 5°, dry	High 17°, occasional rain	High 32°, rainy	High 20°, occasional rain
Tibet	High 10°, dry	High 18°, dry	High 24°, rainy	High 18°, dry except Sept

If you’re planning on spending a bit of time in China, consider starting your trip with a Chinese course. A short Chinese immersion program, living with a host family and sharing meals together, will give you a sense of daily life for local people. After your course, you’ll have enough Mandarin to impress your acquaintances and get around more easily during the rest of your stay. A Chinese course is an interesting addition to your trip regardless of when the best time to go to China is for you.