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

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

When to go to Jishou, China

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

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

January

If you are traveling to Jishou in January, you will notice that it can be very chilly. Expect it to rain or snow about half of the time.

Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

February

If you vacation in Jishou during February, you are likely to find that it is brisk. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 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 about half of the time. There is frost regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

March

March in Jishou is cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C). There is frost once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

April

In April, Jishou is mild. Temperatures routinely are in the high 60s F (low 10s C) range.

At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Jishou, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. Additionally, it is breezy.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

May

If you vacation in Jishou during May, you are likely to find that it is a perfect temperature. Temperatures tend to hover around the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

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

What to wear/what to pack:

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

June

If you vacation in Jishou during June, you are likely to find that it is extremely warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (high 10s C).

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

What to wear/what to pack:

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

July

If you are traveling to Jishou in July, you will notice that it is constantly hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

August

August in Jishou is really hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

September

September in Jishou is warm. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

October

October in Jishou is mild. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) to high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

November

November in Jishou can be chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

December

December in Jishou is pretty cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). There is frost a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

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

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Jishou, 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 Jishou
Appropriate museum wear

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