When to go · Hongcun

Hongcun in July

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and rain), Chinese New Year and the first week of October (Golden Week crowds).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 13
Crowds: High; China overall
Prices: High; China overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Hongcun

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and rain), Chinese New Year and the first week of October (Golden Week crowds).

July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

HongcunHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 13 days

China overall: Hot, wet and school holidays; plateau and northeast work best.

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

First month

Second month

July: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and rain), Chinese New Year and the first week of October (Golden Week crowds).

March: Inside Hongcun's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.

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