Leshan Weather and Climate

Leshan is located in the southwest of Sichuan Basin and at the junction of Minjiang, Qingyi River and Dadu River. Because of its particular location (with mountains and rivers in and around) and its four distinctive seasons, it is an actual "landscape city" with different seasonal features and has attracted a great deal of tourists each year.

Please check the following information about the weather and climate of Leshan city. Hoping this will help you learn more about Leshan and arrange your Leshan Giant Buddha Tour more fluently.

Leshan Weather and Climate

There is a variety of climate types in a particular geographical environment in Leshan. Because it is located at a region in the vicinity of 29 ℃ north latitude, Leshan belongs to the subtropical climate zone with four distinctive seasons. It has abundant rainfall, and its rain season often happens in the summer. The annual average temperature is between 16.5-18.0 ℃, and the annual average frost free period can last for more than 300 days. So according to the general information, the details of each season are as follows.

Spring and Autumn – Best Time to Visit Leshan

Generally, the two seasons in Leshan are similar in weather. Climates of both are moderate, although there is a little difference. The average temperature of spring in Leshan is between 10-17 ℃, a little bit cold but it turning warmer. While the average temperature of autumn in Leshan is between 19-26 ℃, so the weather is gentle but it rains a lot and it has more fog days than spring. But still, spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit Leshan. Not only can you feel the "Buddhist Holy Land" in the civilized world, but also you can choose to walk in the small town with picturesque scenery. When you come to Leshan, no matter you are or not a Buddhist, it is quite worth for you to go to cruise along the river and pay your worship to Buddha. The surging Yangtze River water has been flowing for thousands of years and things have been constantly changing. The Giant Buddha, standing among the mountains and rivers for thousands of years, has been overlooking the numerous living beings all the ways.

Another place worthy of visiting in spring, is Jiayang, where is a small steaming train running. It is the product of the first industrial revolution. You are suggested to take the Jiayang steam train to have a time-travel journey. It runs through the small towns in the South region of Sichuan and tourists can appreciate the simple folk and amazing scenery here. Along this route dotted the small villages and traditional farming plots. In addition, you can also explore the industrial sites left from the period of Anti-Japanese invasion War, mine travel adventure, European architecture in Bagou, Cultural Park of Mining zone, the ancient village Shuizing village of Qing Dynasty, Ma Temple towers, caravan, Zhuhai lake, fishing boat and so on, which constitute a unique tourist scenery.

You can take the Jiayang steam train when visit Leshan in Spring.

From March to May, you can have a leisure tour in the ancient town where delicious foods and exquisite ancient architectures are well provided. So no matter you travel this line by self-drive, riding, it will bring you rich experience.

Summer – Best Time to Spend the Summer Holiday

The temperature of Leshan in summer is relatively high. But due to its high attitude and rich forests, Leshan, particularly the Mount Emei, is one of the best options for you to spend your summer holidays. It is located in the northwest of Leshan city, which is one of the four famous Buddhist Mountains in China, having been enjoyed the name of "Buddhist holy land" and "Samantabhadra temple" at home and abroad. Therefore, you are strongly recommended to go to this summer resort.

Leshan Giant Buddha in Summer

Besides, from July to August, you can also pay a visit to the Litchi bay of Yuelai Village in the central city for the "Yuelai Village litchi picking tour", where you and your family can pick fruit as much as you want.

Winter – Best Time to appreciate the snow

As for the winter, because of cold weather, Leshan comes to its low tourist season, so the cost of traveling is cheaper than any other season. But still you can have a good time, for instance, sightseeing winter scene such as snow if you are not afraid of coldness. And when talks about the snow, you really should visit Mount Emei where you can find the hotels with floor heating and at the same time you can see snow view of Mount Emei, ski in the ski resort at Mount Emei and enjoy the hot spring at the foot of Mount Emei.

Leshan Mount Emei in Winter

Clothing Suggestions for Leshan Tour in Four Seasons

Generally speaking, the spring and autumn period is the best tourist season in Leshan when the climate is moderate and the scenery is charming. If you do not need to climb up to the mountain, you can wear normally seasonal clothing, while if you choose to travel the mountain, especially the Mount Emei (where the temperature difference between the foot and peak is 13 degree), you’d better to rightly choose your clothing in case of catching a cold. You can bring warm clothing, and clothing should be loose, sweat-absorbing, but not with the very heavy coats which would become the burden and affect your speed when you are hiking. Besides you can also rent coats in the parking lot of Leidongping, Jinding Dian and Jieyin Dian. It costs RMB 20 for each piece.

Another thing you need to be aware of is that you should not wear too bright clothes when visiting Mount Emei, for bright clothes would easily stimulate the monkey, causing unnecessary troubles. At the same time, Mount Emei has thick fog and rich rainfall, it is better to carry some umbrella; please prepare sunscreen to prevent you from sun burning at Jinding scenic spots; in addition, ladies skirt is also absolutely wrong choice. You should choose a pair of Rubber soled shoes, sneakers, and lightweight backpack, no high-heeled shoes and new shoes should be considered.

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