MaoshanNeighbourhoods
Tips for Visiting Maoshan#
- Visit Maoshan in spring or autumn when the weather is mild and temple gardens look best; avoid Chinese public-holidays (Golden Week) when pilgrim crowds and queues swell.
- Arrive early on a weekday to catch morning temple rituals and quieter trails around the Taoist complexes-midday and late afternoon are the busiest.
- Check the official scenic-area website or local ticket offices before you go for opening hours and any timed-entry or transport arrangements so you don't get turned away at a closed gate.
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Maoshan#
Aim for spring or autumn to avoid the summer heat and high humidity.
Spring
March-May · 10-22°C
Cool to warm with spring blooms and relatively comfortable humidity - one of the more pleasant times to visit.
Summer
June-August · 25-35°C
Hot and humid with frequent summer rain; heavy humidity and storms are common, so expect warm, wet conditions.
Winter
December-February · 0-8°C
Cool and damp; milder than northern China but chilly and grey at times.
Weather & Climate near Maoshan#
Climate
Maoshan'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 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1068 mm/year), wettest in June.
Air Quality:
AQI 98
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -1° - 6° | 0° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.2h |
| February | Acceptable | 0° - 8° | 2° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.6 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 6° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 99 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.8h |
| May | Good | 15° - 24° | 20° | 102 mm | overcast | 73% | 2.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.6h |
| June | Good | 20° - 28° | 24° | 168 mm | overcast | 77% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.0h |
| July | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 31° | 168 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.8h |
| August | Very Good | 24° - 31° | 30° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.1h |
| September | Very Good | 19° - 26° | 23° | 108 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.2h |
| October | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.3h |
| November | Very Good | 6° - 15° | 11° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.1 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Good | 1° - 9° | 3° | 27 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |