SeasonMapHuangshan (Yellow Mountain) weather in July
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July in Huangshan: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Huangshan · #880 of 1383 destinations to visit in July · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Huangshan in July
Other months in Huangshan
Huangshan's forum rates October as the best month overall, the lowest combined chance of rain and snow, with the best autumn colors typically arriving mid-month. Regulars strongly recommend avoiding the first week of October, China's national holiday and the mountain's most crowded stretch, and note the weekend right after tends to empty out again.
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Huangshan climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 24°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Rainfall | 230 mm / 9.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 62°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Huangshan in July
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySummer break in China, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Huangshan's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherHuangshan's best weather comes in May, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Huangshan in July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Meiyu on the mountain
10 Jun – 10 Jul · usuallyMonsoonRiskThe wettest weeks of the year. The granite steps are slick, the view is usually inside the cloud rather than above it, and the peaks close when there is thunder about.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Huangshan — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Huangshan?
Huangshan in July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Huangshan?
- July in Huangshan: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Huangshan on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Huangshan in July?
- In July, Huangshan averages a daily high of 24.2°C and a low of 17.4°C, with about 230.3 mm of rain over roughly 17.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Huangshan in July?
- Huangshan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in July.
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Similar destinations in East Asia — July
Within 300 km: Hangzhou's Lotus on West Lake around 25 Jun – 15 Aug.