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China Climate Zones Guide 2026: Regional Weather Patterns & When to Visit Each Area

Navigate China's extraordinary climate diversity — from tropical Hainan to subarctic Heilongjiang, from the arid Gobi to the humid Yangtze Delta. This 2026 guide breaks down China's seven major climate zones, provides month-by-month temperature and rainfall data for key cities, identifies the best and worst times to visit each region, and helps you plan a trip that avoids weather-related disappointments.