Elevated at a height of about 3,000 meters (about 9843 feet),
Jiuzhaigou is influenced by the typical highland humid climate.
As a result, this area is frequented by mild temperatures and
extremely variable weather all year round. Therefore, several
warm outfits are necessary during your trip here. Although the
temperature is not extreme, Jiuzhaigou still maintains four distinct
seasons. Noted as a legendary 'Fairyland' and 'Earthly Paradise'
with numerous charming mountains and lakes, Jiuzhaigou shows you
a totally different but never-the-less amazing landscape at any
time of the year. In this sense, you can take a trip to Jiuzhaigou
in any season.
Actually, with an average temperature of between 6
C(42.8
F)
and 12
C
(53.6
F),
the spring of Jiuzhaigou is not as mild as most places in China.
The temperature here also varies greatly between day and night
although it enjoys plenty of sunshine during the day. Besides
appropriate sun block and a thin T-shirt for the daytime, several
warm overcoats are also necessary when you come here in spring.
The temperature rises again in summer with little diurnal variation
between day and night. The temperature varies between 13
C(55.4
F)
and 21
C
(69.8
F)
on average. Sun cream, a pair of sunglasses, a sun hat and a solar
umbrella are all helpful for you to resist the strong ultraviolet
rays effectively. Fortunately, the summer nights in Jiuzhaigou
are comfortable, with cool temperatures.
Comparatively, Jiuzhaigou has the most enchanting landscapes
in autumn. Frankly, it is the most colorful and vivid season in
Jiuzhaigou. Every year, during the Golden Week (from 1st to 7th
of October) a great number of visitors from home and abroad come
to enjoy the natural scenic beauty, making this time the peak
tourist season. However, during this season, the average temperature
varies greatly between 4
C(39.2
F)
and 13
C,
so some warm clothing and sun cream are also necessary at this
time. On the other hand, the rainy season of this region also
happens in autumn, especially in July and August. Therefore, please
take an umbrella with you!
Distinctive from the colorful autumn, Jiuzhaigou will be covered
by a thick layer of white snow in winter. The whole valley is
so quiet that it has become another highlight of Jiuzhaigou. Although
the temperature varies little in winter, the average temperature
hovers between 0
C
(32
F
) and 3
C
(37.4
F).
So, please keep yourself warm enough when you come here in winter.