Dabie Shan
Mountains Mountain range between Anhui and Hubei provinces
Dabie Shan stretches across Hubei, Anhui and Henan as a forested mountain range; travelers seek hiking routes, wooded scenery and visits to rural tea and timber villages.
Dabie Shan is a mountain range in eastern-central China located around the junction of Hubei, Henan and Anhui provinces. The range forms a notable upland area of forested hills and ridges across this inland region.
The mountains serve as a watershed area influencing river systems in the surrounding provinces. The terrain includes forested slopes and valleys and supports local agriculture, forestry and protected natural areas.
Geographically the range lies inland from the lower Yangtze plain and provides elevated terrain between the central plains and more southerly uplands of China.
- Regional position: Straddles the border area of Hubei, Henan and Anhui provinces and acts as a watershed between major river systems in eastern-central China.
Tips for Visiting Dabie Shan #
- Plan visits for autumn (October-November) when the mountains offer the best fall colours and clearer skies for views across the range.
- Avoid weekends at the most popular scenic spots; arriving early on a weekday brings quieter trails and viewpoints.
- Seek out provincial or county-managed scenic areas off the main routes-many visitors stay on the main highways and miss small valleys and vantage points with expansive views.
Best Time to Visit Dabie Shan #
Best visited in spring or autumn (March-May, September-November) for mild weather and good conditions for hiking and scenery.
Weather & Climate near Dabie Shan #
Dabie Shan's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1213 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (190 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (214 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. The driest month with just 22 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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