I’ve compiled a list of January to December weather and tips to tell you in the most straightforward way: which month is the most enjoyable, the most money-saving, and the most photographed to go to Jiuzhaigou!
Here’s what I’ve compiled for the whole year in Jiuzhaigou, the average temperature and notes from January to December, for instant local weather, you can check it out here
Weather in Jiuzhaigou in January
Ice and snow season: very few people, but very cold
– Weather: -5°C to 5°C, 80% sunny, occasional snow
– Advantages: least tourists! Tickets ¥80 (peak season ¥280), hotel ¥200 to stay five-star
– Disadvantages: Changhai frozen can’t boating, part of the trestle closed
– Must bring: warm underwear + non-slip shoes (scenic spot to rent ice claws ¥20)
Weather in Jiuzhaigou in February
Chinese New Year, more tourists, mostly local tourists
– Weather: -3 ℃ to 8 ℃, big temperature difference in the morning and the evening
– Pros: lots of activities for Tibetan New Year (potshuang dance, horse racing)
– Cons: crowded for Chinese New Year! Hotel prices go up 3 times, and you have to queue up for photos
– Reminder: don’t choose the first to the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, there are so many local tourists that it explodes
Weather in Jiuzhaigou in March
Tourist off-season, the snow has just melted, and the money-saving party can come!
– Weather: 5℃ to 15℃, occasional rain
– Pros: air tickets and hotels at cabbage price (Chengdu fly to Jiuzhaigou ¥300), snowy mountains and peach blossoms in the same frame
– Disadvantages: Nuorilang Waterfall is small in volume, Huanglong scenic spot is not open
– Playing: Wear Hanfu clothes to shoot ancient-style blockbuster at the Sea of Five Flowers
Weather in Jiuzhaigou in April
Wildflowers bloom all over the mountain, fewer people!
– Weather: 10℃ to 20℃, mainly sunny
– Advantages: wild peach blossoms + unmelted snow mountains, half the number of tourists compared to May 1
– Pitfalls: after April 25th, it is considered the peak season, and the entrance fee goes up to ¥190
– Hidden Benefits: horseback riding in Zhongzhaigou at ¥50/hour (¥150 in the peak season)
Weather in Jiuzhaigou in May
The weather is good, the temperature is good.
Staggered golden period, the temperature is suitable and comfortable!
– Weather: 15°C to 25°C, occasional showers
– Advantages: Less crowded and beautiful scenery! The leaves are all green, and the waterfalls have just the right amount of water
– Disadvantages: cool in the morning and evening, need to bring a thin down jacket
– Exclusive Route: Arrow Bamboo Sea→Pearl Beach→Norirang Waterfalls in one day
Weather in Jiuzhaigou in June
The last tranquility before the surge of tourists in July, and the onset of the rainy season
– Weather: 18 ℃ to 28 ℃, high humidity
– Pros: full of emerald greens and bursting with negative oxygen ions
– Disadvantages: risk of landslides starting at the end of the month
– Saving Tips: book before June 20 for 40% cheaper than in July
– Must Bring: lightweight raincoat (no umbrellas!)
Weather in Jiuzhaigou in July
Crowds and beautiful views.
– Weather: 20°C to 30°C, often raining in the afternoon
– Advantages: the largest amount of water! Norilang Waterfall is 300 meters wide
– Cons: 41,000 tickets per day in seconds, queues from 2 hours
– Survival Guide: grab a front row seat on the sightseeing bus at 6am
Weather in Jiuzhaigou in August
Similar to July but raining every day
– Weather: 25°C to 32°C, sweltering heat + high UV rays
– Pros: double rainbows after the rain, cloudy mountain
– Disadvantages: airfare hotels are the most expensive! Heavy rain leads to high flight cancellations
– Advice: don’t go this time of year unless you have kids
Weather in Jiuzhaigou in September
It can be said that it is the most beautiful season, the red leaves start to open and it is very beautiful.
– Weather: 10°C to 22°C, mostly sunny days
– Pros: red leaves + blue lake + snowy mountains, wild season for photographers
– Cons: prices soar in the first two weeks of the National Day, B&Bs start from ¥800
– Photography time: 7-9am (soft light, least people)
Weather in Jiuzhaigou in October
Same as September, it’s the most beautiful season, but also the the most expensive season
– **Weather**: 5℃ to 18℃, huge temperature difference
– **Pros**: peak of autumn color, best from October 15-25
– **Pitfalls**: crowded with people to the point of oxygen deprivation during the National Day, a bottle of water sells for ¥15, and the hotel is 3,000 RMB/night!
– Life-saving advice: bring self-heating rice, don’t eat at the scenic restaurant
– Plain Alternative: go after October 20, half as many people
Weather in Jiuzhaigou in November
dry, you can see the last bit of the autumn colors of Jiuzhaigou.
– Weather: 0℃ to 12℃, dry with little rain , the lake starts to freeze
– Pros: fewer people + residual autumn colors, airfare ¥200 cabbage price
– Disadvantages: Zhongzhaigou Horse Racecourse is closed, some hotels are out of business, tickets return to off-season price, lots of room for hotel bargaining
– Playing options: soak in Snowy Mountain Hot Springs (¥198 including Tibetan medicinal baths), some lodgings turn off the heater, choose the ones with underfloor heating
Weather in Jiuzhaigou in December
return to silence, tourists again less, see can see the blue Changhai and Five-Color Pool.
– Weather: -8℃ to 5℃, many sunny days
– Pros: Changhai freezes into sapphire, no need to P-picture the ice waterfall
– Cons: 50% of the flights at Jiuzhaigou airport may be canceled
– Equipment: Warm babies stick to the cell phone (cold temperatures will turn off the phone)
Ultimate Answer: when is the best time to go?
✅ Preferred: the pursuit of beautiful scenery, the last two weeks of September (the first appearance of autumn colors + avoid the National Day)
✅ Second choice: budget is limited, late May / late October (fewer people and beautiful scenery)
❌ Avoiding pitfalls : July-August summer vacation / November Golden Week
Pre-trip must be watched:
1. High-contrast medication to eat in advance! Scenic oxygen tanks 30 yuan / bottle
2, wear waterproof shoes! 365 days there are puddles
3, bring cash! Poor signal in the mountains
Attached Tips: Go to the scenic area on Wednesdays with the least number of people! The tours are concentrated on weekends, and the Mirror Sea on weekday mornings can be photographed without anyone’s big picture.
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