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

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

When to go to Hongcun, China

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

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

January

January in Hongcun is frosty. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Very heavy socks
Insulated boots
Scarf
Multiple layer jacket shell
Rain coat
Sweaters
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Gloves
Thermal undergarments
Fleeces
Pajamas, such as sweats

February

February for Hongcun is freezing and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

March

In March, Hongcun is cold and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 40s F (single digits C) range.

At night, lows are in the low 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Hongcun, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

April

April in Hongcun can be brisk and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C), with a few days below 32 F (single digits C).

It tends to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

May

May in Hongcun is cool and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) to high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

June

If you vacation in Hongcun during June, you are likely to find that it is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

July

July is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

August

If you vacation in Hongcun during August, you are likely to find that it is balmy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

September

Traveling to Hongcun in September, you will notice that it is chilly. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

October

October in Hongcun can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C), with a few days below 32 F (single digits C).

It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

November

If you vacation in Hongcun during November, you are likely to find that it can be brisk. Temperatures tend to hover around the 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

December

December in Hongcun can be extremely cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

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

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Hongcun, 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 Hongcun

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