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
Verdict
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:
- OctoberGreatInside Deqin's best window: Oct–Feb (dry, clear skies, good trekking conditions).
- NovemberGreatInside Deqin's best window: Oct–Feb (dry, clear skies, good trekking conditions).
- DecemberGreatInside Deqin's best window: Oct–Feb (dry, clear skies, good trekking conditions).
- JanuaryGreatInside Deqin's best window: Oct–Feb (dry, clear skies, good trekking conditions).
Weather in September
- 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.
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