Weather in China for October 2026
So far, October 2026 in China is slightly warmer than the historical average by 1.1 °C.
Expect cooler weather in the next days in China with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 17.3 °C, lower than the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in China at the beginning of October is 22 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 18.2 °C by the end of October.
With an average of 3 rainy days, China experiences minimal rainfall in October.
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What’s the Weather Like in China This October?
Temperatures trend during October in China
October weather in China day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct. |  Partly cloudy | 25° /16° | 0 mm | 5.6 | |
| 2 Oct. |  Sunny | 23° /15° | 0.6 mm | 5 | |
| 3 Oct. |  Patchy rain possible | 22° /14° | 2.4 mm | 5.4 | |
| 4 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 21° /14° | 2.1 mm | 5 | |
| 5 Oct. |  Light rain | 20° /12° | 2.8 mm | 5 | |
| 6 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 20° /12° | 2.3 mm | 4 | |
| 7 Oct. | Sunny | 22° /12° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 8 Oct. | Light rain | 22° /12° | 3.7 mm | 5 | |
| 9 Oct. | Light rain | 19° /13° | 6.9 mm | 4 | |
| 10 Oct. | Light rain | 20° /11° | 2.6 mm | 4.8 | |
| 11 Oct. | Sunny | 22° /11° | 0.1 mm | 4.7 | |
| 12 Oct. |  Overcast | 21° /13° | 0.2 mm | 4 | |
| 13 Oct. | Sunny | 20° /13° | 0.2 mm | 4.6 | |
| 14 Oct. | Sunny | 23° /13° | 0 mm | 4.5 | |
| 15 Oct. | Partly cloudy | 23° /13° | 0 mm | 4.4 | |
| 16 Oct. | Sunny | 18° /12° | 0.8 mm | 4 | |
| 17 Oct. |  Moderate rain | 17° /10° | 12.7 mm | 4 | |
| 18 Oct. | Sunny | 17° /10° | 0.7 mm | 4 | |
| 19 Oct. | Sunny | 17° /8° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 20 Oct. | Sunny | 15° /7° | 0.5 mm | 4 | |
| 21 Oct. | Sunny | 18° /8° | 0 mm | 3.9 | |
| 22 Oct. | Sunny | 18° /8° | 0.2 mm | 3.9 | |
| 23 Oct. | Sunny | 18° /9° | 0 mm | 3.8 | |
| 24 Oct. | Sunny | 19° /9° | 0 mm | 3.7 | |
| 25 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 20° /11° | 1.4 mm | 3.7 | |
| 26 Oct. | Sunny | 18° /11° | 0.4 mm | 3.6 | |
| 27 Oct. | Sunny | 17° /9° | 0 mm | 3.5 | |
| 28 Oct. |  Smoky haze | 16° /6° | 0 mm | 2.9 | |
| 29 Oct. | Smoky haze | 20° /8° | 0 mm | 2.7 | |
| 30 Oct. | Smoky haze | 19° /9° | 0 mm | 2.9 | |
| 31 Oct. | Smoky haze | 14° /7° | 0 mm | 2.7 | |
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China weather in October vs September vs November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny |
| Temperatures | 27°/18° | 20°/11° | 11°/4° |
| Rainfall | 69 mm | 39 mm | 13 mm |
| Snowfall | 0 cm | 0 cm | 1 cm |
| Wind | 12.4 km/h | 12.2 km/h | 13.1 km/h |
| Humidity | 56% | 39% | 36% |
| Rainy days | 7 days | 3 days | 2 days |
| Snow days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days |
| Dry days | 23 days | 28 days | 28 days |
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China in October - FAQ
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What to pack to China in October?
Mild & changeable · highs around 20 °C, mostly dry
As you prepare for your trip to China in October, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in China, during October, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.