Huangshan Weather

Located in the southeast part and also the subtropical area of China, the Huangshan city has a subtropical monsoon climate which is warm in spring from March to May, humid in summer from June to August, cool in autumn from September to November, and not so cold in winter from December to February. Throughout the year, spring and autumn, with relatively good weather conditions, are the best times to visit Huangshan.
 The temperature of Huangshan has seasonal variations. In summer, the weather is generally hot, and the highest temperature can reach 39 degrees Celsius (102 degrees Fahrenheit). In such a high-temperature condition, people are likely to suffer from heatstroke. Huangshan in winter is not extremely cold, and the lowest temperature is around -4°C (25°F). By contrast, the temperate in spring and autumn is relatively moderate, which is in a range from 7 to 26°C (45 to 79°F) averagely. The climate of Huangshan features abundant rainwater and heat basically during the same period, which means the rainfall of Huangshan is higher in summer than that in other seasons. Besides, affected by southeast monsoon, Huangshan is in its plum rain season approximately from mid-June to mid-July, and these two months are the rainiest all over the year, each with 17 and 15 rainy days. Winter is the driest season, with relatively low precipitation in forms of rain and snow. On average, the daylight time is about 10 hours and 5 minutes in December and 14 hours and 12 minutes in June, which are respectively the shortest and longest all year round.
 In fact, Huangshan has its scenic beauty in each season, but from perspectives of comfort and convenience, spring and autumn are the best times to visit. In these two seasons, the climate is mild without too much rainfall, perfect for outdoor activities such as climbing the Huangshan Mountain, admiring ancient-style architecture, and enjoying natural views such as flowers and foliage.

   Huangshan climate in spring gradually gets warm with a certain amount of rainfall. The highest temperature varies from 26 to 32°C (79 to 90°F), and during the day, people basically feel comfortable to enjoy outdoor activities, and just a little hot in the end of spring. The lowest temperature ranges from 8 to 17°C (46 to 63°F), and people still need to keep warm in early spring or at night. There are about 11 to 14 rainy days each month. Fog is likely to occur on rainy days, and it sometimes affects visibility.
 Long-sleeved shirts, knitted sweaters, light jackets, thin long pants, breathable sneakers, and raingear such as an umbrella.
 In view of the warm weather of Huangshan in spring, it’s nice to climb the Huangshan Mountain and view the azaleas, the full-bloom season of which starts in mid-April. Besides, Shexian County featuring vast areas of rapeseed flowers from mid-March to early April is also a good place to visit in spring. Quaint residential buildings in Hongcun Ancient Village is also worth visiting.

Rapeseed Flowers in Huangshan's Spring

 In summer, the weather is generally hot, and the highest temperature in each month can reach 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit), making heatstroke prevention vital. With the UV index of 6 or 7, sunshine is quite intense at noon, and people are prone to sunburn on the outside. As for precipitation, in the plum rain season, Huangshan is likely to experience continuous rainy days, and heavy rainfall brings much inconvenience to the sightseeing.
 Light and quick-dry clothes including T-shirts and shorts, sun-protective clothing, breathable sneakers, a mosquito repellent, and raingear.
 As Huangshan receives the most rainfall in this season, the Nine-dragon Waterfall with nine sections looks the most impressive throughout the year. Huangshan further features multiple ancient villages, and it’s suggested to visit Chengkan, featuring blooming lotus flowers in this season and lantern fish performances at night. Both temperature and precipitation of Huangshan in autumn see gradual decreases, and the weather gets cooler but not cold. Although the highest temperature falls from 26 to 15°C (79 to 59°F), it’s still suitable to travel around, and just remember to add clothes in time in late autumn. As for precipitation, Huangshan has no more than 10 rainy days each month this season.
 Long-sleeved shirts, thin jackets, thin long pants, non-slippery flats / sneakers, and sun hats.
 One highlight of Huangshan in autumn is red and golden foliage on the Huangshan Mountain, and another is the harvest products including red chilies and corns drying under sunshine in Chengkan Village. In addition, cloudless night this season makes it suitable to view the starry sky on the Huangshan Mountain.
 Huangshan in winter is the driest in the entire year, and days with precipitation are no more than 9 in each month. With a chance of snowfall, road conditions may be bad and people have to walk carefully. Averagely, the temperature ranges from about 0 to 11°C (32 to 52°F), so the weather is generally not extremely cold. The lowest temperature is -4°C (25°F), making it important to keep warm.
 Thermal underwear, woolen sweaters, down jackets, thermal leggings, fleece pants, sneakers / snow boots, and thick hats.
 In this season, the Greeting Pine on the Huangshan Mountain with its branches covered with rime looks glittering under sunshine. On snowy days, traditional-style residences covered by snow are the best background for photography. You can also consider to visit Tunxi Old Street with specialty restaurants and museums.

Sea of Clouds on Huangshan Mountain