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

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

When to go to Western Highlands, China

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

What to wear/what to pack for Western Highlands, China by month

January

If you are traveling to Western Highlands in January, you will notice that it is beyond freezing. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C). There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Extreme cold weather gear
Fleece for under jacket
Neck gaiter
Thick pajamas
Multiple layer jacket shell
Thermal undergarments
High performance gloves
Coveralls
Goggles for eye protection
Insulated boots

February

If you are traveling to Western Highlands in February, you will notice that it is beyond freezing. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C). There is frost nearly every day this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pajamas, such as sweats
Thermal undergarments
Gloves
Multiple layer jacket shell
Fleeces
Sweaters
Insulated boots
Very heavy socks
Scarf

March

Traveling to Western Highlands in March, you will notice that it can be very chilly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 30s F (single digits C). There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

April

If you go to Western Highlands in April, you will notice that it is cool. Expect it to rain occasionally.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

May

May is mild. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

June

Traveling to Western Highlands in June, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Skirts
Sandals
Shorts or short pants
Dresses
Umbrella
Rain coat
Light footwear

July

Traveling to Western Highlands in July, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Skirts
Dresses
Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Sunglasses

August

If you are traveling to Western Highlands in August, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Light footwear
Shorts or short pants
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Umbrella
Skirts
Dresses

September

If you go to Western Highlands in September, you will notice that it is balmy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts or short pants
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Light footwear
Rain coat
Dresses
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Skirts

October

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

What to wear/what to pack:

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

November

If you are traveling to Western Highlands in November, you will notice that it can be brisk. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 30s F (single digits C). There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

December

December here is beyond freezing. Temperatures average in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost almost every day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pajamas, such as sweats
Insulated boots
Very heavy socks
Thermal undergarments
Sweaters
Scarf
Fleeces
Gloves
Multiple layer jacket shell

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Western Highlands, China

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Western Highlands, 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 Western Highlands

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