Jiuzhaigou Climate

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Jiuzhaigou Valley, about 1,900 - 3,100 meters above sea level, features a typical highland humid climate with a huge difference in temperature between day and night. The hottest days are found in July with the average temperature of 17 ℃ and the coldest days are in January with the average temperature of 3 ℃. There is snow on the peaks of mountains in Jiuzhaigou all year around, and the snow fall heavily from December to February of the next year. Jiuzhaigou is blessed with lots of sunny days for tourism. There is little rainfall in Jiuzhaigou, with the annual rainfall of less than 600 mm, and mainly concentrates in July and August.

Jiuzhaigou in Spring with Blooming Pink Peach Blossom Branche

Jiuzhaigou in Spring

It wakes up slowly from the cold winter, but still chilly in Jiuzhaigou. The average temperature from March to May in Spring is 9 °C (48 °F) to 18 °C (64 °F) and the temperature difference in the day and night is still large. The snow begin to melt, plants and trees start to turn green, birds return from the south and flowers begin to blossom. With the temperature getting warmer, there will be more and more tourists visiting Jiuzhaigou.

How about visit Jiuzhaigou in Spring?- Jiuzhaigou Weather Condition in March, April and May

Jiuzhaigou in Summer

In summer, Jiuzhaigou will experience a higher and steady temperature ranging from 19 ℃ to 22℃ from June to September. However, there is still a big temperature difference between day and night. During this period, rains will fall heavily from July to August, accounting for 80% of the whole year. But it won’t last for a long time and the best time to take photos of Jiuzhaigou Valley is after rains. The mountains, the trees, the rivers are getting greener and brighter.

Jiuzhaigou in Summer is Cool with Fresh Air

Is it rainy and crowded in summer in Jiuzhaigou? - Jiuzhaigou Weather Condition in June, July and August

Jiuzhaigou in Autumn

Autumn can be ranked as the most beautiful season in Jiuzhaigou with suitable weather condition and colorful landscapes. The temperature of Jiuzhaigou in autumn from October to November ranges from 7℃ to 18℃ and there is a large temperature difference between day and night. The fiery maple leaves, the yellow leaves on the smoke trees, the green forests covering the hills and the colorful lakes… all of these make Jiuzhaigou as a fairy land in the earth.

Colorful Jiuzhaigou in Autumn

There is no doubt that the best time to visit Jiuzhaigou is October for the colorful foliage leaves covering the valleys. However, at the beginning of October, when it is the Golden week national holiday in China, there are too many domestic tourists visiting Jiuzhaigou from the whole country. So it is highly suggested to avoid touring Jiuzhaigou in early October. Then, here comes the question that whether November is too late for foliage color or not. Or, some travelers want to know whether September is too early for the red leaves. To help you make your decision much easier, we also offer detailed weather condition in Jiuzhaigou in September. You can check our travel guide about Jiuzhaigou weather and climate in each month, and choose the best time for you to visit Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong National Park.

Jiuzhaigou in Winter

The winter of Jiuzhaigou turns the fairy land into a silver world. The falling snows turn to ice flowers on the trees, lakes freeze with multi-colors and waterfalls freeze too. The average temperature in Winter from December to February is about 4 ℃ with snow falls regularly. Jiuzhaigou comes to its off season and the ticket fare is lower than in other seasons. So winter is the best time to visit Jiuzhaigou for a cheaper price and less crowds.

Snowy Jiuzhaigou in Winter

Does Jiuzhaigou worth visiting in December? - detailed Jiuzhaigou weather condition in December

Best Time to Visit Jiuzhaigou

When is the best time to visit Jiuzhaigou? Since every season in Jiuzhaigou Valley has its own features which everyone cannot be resist, it is hard to tell which season is the best time to go. You may see the most beautiful colorful leaves in autumn, enjoy a peaceful silver world in winter, appreciate the vibrant spring and escape from the heat in summer. Just find out what you are most interested in and choose the right time to go.

Jiuzhaigou Daily Minimum and Maximun Temperature in Each Month

The weather graphs of daily temperature in each month are based on the dates in last year, which is just for your reference. To know the exact weather of Jiuzhaigou, you can check the online weather forecast or contact us for more weather information.

Daily Temperature of Jiuzhaigou in January
Daily Temperautre in January