When to go · Deqin

Deqin in September

Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Feb (dry, clear skies, good trekking conditions)). Across China: Heat eases; one of the best months before National Day.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Medium; China overall
Prices: Medium; China overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodChina month rating

Outside the best window (Oct–Feb (dry, clear skies, good trekking conditions)). Across China: Heat eases; one of the best months before National Day.

Is another month better than September?

September is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages

DeqinHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · China overall: Medium
Prices · China overall: Medium

China overall: Heat eases; one of the best months before National Day.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Deqin, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Sep: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Night low
Sep: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 9
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Sep: Medium
Jan: Medium
Prices
Sep: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 1

September: Outside the best window (Oct–Feb (dry, clear skies, good trekking conditions)). Across China: Heat eases; one of the best months before National Day.

January: Inside Deqin's best window: Oct–Feb (dry, clear skies, good trekking conditions).

Deqin: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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