Gaoyou, China: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Gaoyou, China? If you're planning to go to Gaoyou, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Gaoyou, China

Based on the climate and weather in Gaoyou, the best time to go is May. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Gaoyou, China by month

January

If you go to Gaoyou in January, you will notice that it can be very chilly. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 30s F (single digits C). There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sweaters
Umbrella
Cold weather footwear
Waterproof footwear
Heavy jacket
Gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Heavy socks
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat

February

February in Gaoyou can be brisk. Temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost about half of the time. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleeces
Rain coat
Umbrella
Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Socks

March

March in Gaoyou is cold. Temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost a bit less than half of the time. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Fleeces
Jacket or coat
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Light gloves or mittens

April

If you go to Gaoyou in April, you will notice that it is cool. Expect it to rain regularly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Dresses
Light jacket or fleece
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Socks
Pants or jeans
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage

May

If you go to Gaoyou in May, you will notice that it is warm. Expect it to rain regularly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 60s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Shorts or short pants
Skirts
Long and short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Light footwear
Sandals

June

June is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Shorts
Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion

July

If you go to Gaoyou in July, you will notice that it can be sweltering. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Shorts
Waterproof luggage
Sunglasses
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Rain coat
Sandals
Short sleeve shirts

August

August in Gaoyou can be sweltering. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Rain coat
Skirts
Sunglasses
Waterproof luggage
Shorts
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella

September

Traveling to Gaoyou in September, you will notice that it is warm. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Skirts
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Light footwear
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Shorts or short pants
Long and short sleeve shirts

October

October for Gaoyou is balmy. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Long skirts
Waterproof luggage
Socks
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Umbrella

November

November can be chilly. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost once in a while. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Rain coat
Dresses
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Standard footwear

December

December for Gaoyou can be brisk. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost about two thirds of the time. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Fleeces
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Socks
Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Gaoyou, China

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Gaoyou, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types A, C and I
A SIM card that works in Gaoyou
If you plan to visit a mosque, pack clothing that covers the knees and shoulders
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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