SeasonMapHuangshan (Yellow Mountain) weather in September
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September in Huangshan: nice, rainy, with muggy air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Huangshan · #522 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Huangshan in September
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 — September
| Daytime high | 21°C / 70°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Rainfall | 122 mm / 4.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 64 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Huangshan in September
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.
Busyschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(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).
Best weatherHuangshan's best weather comes in May, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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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.
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Huangshan in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Huangshan?
- September in Huangshan: nice, rainy, with muggy air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Huangshan on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Huangshan in September?
- In September, Huangshan averages a daily high of 21.1°C and a low of 13.8°C, with about 121.7 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Huangshan in September?
- Huangshan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 64 in September.
Other months in Huangshan
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Similar destinations in East Asia — September
Within 300 km: Hangzhou's Qiantang tidal bore around 10 Sep – 12 Oct.