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Nan Ling

Mountains

The Nanling mountain range in southern China separates river basins and hosts subtropical forests; hikers and researchers visit for mountain passes, waterfalls and biodiversity.

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Nan Ling essentials

Country: China
Driest months: Nov-Jan
Pay in: Yuan Renminbi (¥)
Language: Chinese
Emergency: 110

Nan Ling at a Glance#

Nan Ling (the Nanling Mountains) is a group of mountain ranges in southern China that form a natural divide between the Yangtze and Pearl River basins. The ranges extend across several provinces in southern China and influence regional climate and river systems.

The area is characterized by forested slopes, passes and a number of protected areas and nature reserves. Nanling has long been important for transport corridors and biodiversity in subtropical China.

Geographically the ranges lie across southern China, roughly around the latitude of 25 degrees north, and span multiple provincial boundaries including parts of Guangdong and Jiangxi.

  • Geographic role: Forms a north-south mountain barrier in southern China and acts as an important climatic and watershed divide between river systems.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Nan Ling#

For Nan Ling (Nanling mountains) plan visits in spring or autumn for the most comfortable weather and clearer views.

Spring
Mar-May · 15-25°C
Comfortable temperatures and clear days are ideal for hiking and enjoying mountain scenery.
Summer/monsoon
Jun-Aug · 22-32°C
Warm and humid with frequent rain-trail conditions can be wet and visibility reduced, though foliage is lush.
Autumn
Sep-Nov · 16-24°C
Cooler, drier weather and good visibility make autumn another strong season for visiting the Nanling area.

Weather & Climate near Nan Ling#

Climate

Nan Ling's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1649 mm/year), wettest in May.

Air Quality: AQI 77 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberNovemberOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 2° - 9° 4° 53 mm overcast 83% 2.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.7h
February Poor 4° - 10° 5° 96 mm overcast 85% 2.4 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.2h
March Poor 7° - 14° 11° 136 mm overcast 84% 2.4 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.9h
April Acceptable 13° - 20° 16° 220 mm overcast 85% 2.0 m/s 1.0 high 12.6h
May Good 17° - 24° 20° 285 mm overcast 86% 2.2 m/s 1.4 high 13.2h
June Good 20° - 26° 23° 256 mm overcast 89% 2.1 m/s 1.6 very high 13.5h
July Good 21° - 28° 25° 142 mm overcast 87% 2.2 m/s 1.9 very high 13.4h
August Good 21° - 28° 24° 176 mm overcast 86% 2.0 m/s 1.8 very high 12.9h
September Very Good 18° - 26° 22° 102 mm partly cloudy 84% 2.2 m/s 1.5 high 12.2h
October Very Good 14° - 22° 18° 82 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.3 m/s 1.2 high 11.5h
November Very Good 8° - 17° 13° 56 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.2 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.8h
December Acceptable 4° - 13° 7° 45 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.1 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.5h