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

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

When to go to Yanbian, China

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

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

January

If you are traveling to Yanbian in January, you will notice that it can be dangerously cold. Expect it to rain once in a while.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the single digits F (10+ below zero C). There is frost nearly every day this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

February

February here is unbearably cold. Temperatures average in the single digits F (10+ below zero C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost almost every day of the month. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

March

Traveling to Yanbian in March, you will notice that it is frigid. Expect it to rain once in a while.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C). There is frost nearly every day this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

April

If you go to Yanbian in April, you will notice that it can be brisk. Expect it to rain regularly.

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

What to wear/what to pack:

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

May

Traveling to Yanbian in May, you will notice that it is chilly. Expect it to rain about half of the time.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

June

If you go to Yanbian in June, you will notice that it is balmy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

July

If you go to Yanbian in July, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

August

August here is warm. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

September

September in Yanbian is crisp. Temperatures average in the 50s F (mid 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost once in a while. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

October

Traveling to Yanbian in October, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Expect it to rain regularly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

November

November for Yanbian is frigid. Temperatures average in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost almost every day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

December

December in this region is beyond freezing. Temperatures average in the single digits F (10+ below zero C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost most days. It rains occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

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

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

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