October · China
Best time to visit Jiuzhaigou in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Jiuzhaigou in October
Average temperature 4°C, 80 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
5.6/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 80 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Jiuzhaigou scores 5.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 80 mm of rain, and roughly 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Fairytale valley with multi-tiered waterfalls and colorful turquoise lakes.
October in Jiuzhaigou: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
October averages 4°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 80 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.6/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 2.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Jiuzhaigou in October?
- In October, Jiuzhaigou averages 4°C, 80 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.6/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Jiuzhaigou?
- October earns a 5.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Jiuzhaigou in October?
- Expect about 80 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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