Best time to visit China Peak

The climate in China Peak through the year

When to go

China Peak scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–October, peaking at 99 out of 100 in July. A typical July day reaches 26°C and the night falls to 9°C, with rain on about 1 day and clear sky 68 % of the time. February, April and November are a fair alternative, with scores of 50–55. The lowest score is in January (49), when days are cool at around 7°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (26°C) is about 20 degrees warmer than a December day (6°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–April. Rain is concentrated in a wet season: December–February bring 58 % of the year’s 710 mm, while June–September are almost dry. Snow typically lies on the ground in December–May, deepest in March (about 70 cm).

Daylight

Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.5 hours in June. China Peak lies about 2,400 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 16 degrees cooler than the lowlands around it.

By type of trip

The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. China Peak scores 65 or more in these months:

• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): June–October, up to 99
• City break (15–25 °C): April–November, up to 99
• Hiking (10–22 °C): January–November, up to 98
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): all year round, up to 97

How it compares

Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, China Peak is the 136th warmest over the year and the 131st driest. It has 6 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In July, when China Peak scores 99, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area (48 km away) scores 99 and Mammoth Lakes (49 km away) scores 99. In January, when China Peak is at its lowest, Los Angeles scores 91 and lies 360 km away. See where to go in July for the best destinations that month.