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Jiuzhaigou Weather in October

Season: Autumn

In short: no much precipitation, cool daytime & cold night

In October, the temperature in Jiuzhaigou drops, which is from 9 - 18℃ (48 - 64℉) on average. Specifically, the daytime is cool and fairly comfortable, but mornings and evenings are a bit cold, especially in the second half of the month, when most days’ minimum temperatures drop below 10℃ (50℉).

There is not much precipitation this month, averaging at 54 mm and bringing a humidity of 73%. In other words, Jiuzhaigou weather in October is mainly sunny, and you may encounter a few rainy or snowy days. Moreover, sunsets become earlier, so it’s recommended that you start your trip early and try to arrange your itinerary as tight as possible.

Pearl Shoal Waterfalls in Autumn

Tips:

October is the best time to see Jiuzhaigou’s fall scenery, and the number of tourists is usually large, especially in the second half of the month. So you must buy tickets and book hotels in advance. In addition, you are advised to exclude the first week, when China’s National Day holiday is, from your trip in October 2025. During this holiday in 2024, Jiuzhaigou Valley’s number of tourists reached its maximum capacity for four consecutive days.

What to Pack to Visit Jiuzhaigou in October

Upper: The temperature difference is large in October, so you are advised to pack more clothes with different thicknesses. For example, you can pack long-sleeve T-shirts, shirts, thin knitwear, or thin wool sweaters as the inner layers. Then, wear a thin jacket such as a baseball jacket to help you through the cool daytime. To protect you from the cold rainy or snowy days and the cold mornings and nights, you are also recommended to bring a 3-in-1 jacket.

Bottoms: Thick sweatpants and jeans are suitable for those who are not afraid of coldness. For others, thermal pants may need to be added inside.

Footwear: There may be snowy days this month, so be sure to take non-slip and warm walking shoes, sneakers, or hiking boots.

Others:

1. Though the rainfall is not high this month, you are still advised to bring a raincoat, which is convenient to pack and lightweight, to avoid getting wet and catching a cold.

2. Sunglasses and sunscreen are necessary in high-altitude places like Jiuzhaigou to prevent the harm of strong ultraviolet rays.

3. Jiuzhaigou Valley provides drinking water at certain locations, so you can bring a water bottle to keep you hydrated.

Autumn Scenery in Jiuzhaigou Valley in October

Tourism Rate:

Jiuzhaigou Valley’s lakes and waterfalls are its highlights all year round, but in October, the colorful autumn foliage becomes another highlight and attracts more visitors. In the first half of the month, the leaves are just starting to turn yellow, while in the second half, you will see golden and red leaves covering the Valley. For example, at Five Flower Lake, you will see colorful autumn leaves reflected in the clear, blue water of the lake; at the Long Lake, you will see a magnificent view formed by the red maple leaves, the broad lake, and the snow-covered mountains in the distance; at Nuorilang Waterfalls, you will see the red and yellow leaves surrounding the cascading waterfalls; and at Primitive Forest, you will walk on roads surrounded by the brightly-colored leaves. In short, October’s water and autumn leaves make up the unique, colorful, and indescribably beautiful autumn landscape of Jiuzhaigou, which you should not miss.

Tip:

The time when the leaves change color is affected by the climate of Jiuzhaigou, but generally speaking, late October is the best time to view the red leaves.

Autumn View of Crouching Dragon Lake

Historical Jiuzhaigou Weather in Octorber

Oct	Temperature		Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
Oct	High	Low	Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
1	20.5°C / 68.9°F	12.1°C / 53.7°F	06:57 / 18:48	73
2	20.3°C / 68.5°F	12°C / 53.6°F	06:58 / 18:46	87
3	20.1°C / 68.2°F	11.8°C / 53.2°F	06:59 / 18:45	85
4	19.9°C / 67.8°F	11.7°C / 53°F	06:59 / 18:44	75
5	19.7°C / 67.5°F	11.6°C / 52.8°F	07:00 / 18:42	40
6	19.6°C / 67.2°F	11.4°C / 52.5°F	07:01 / 18:41	52
7	19.4°C / 66.9°F	11.3°C / 52.3°F	07:01 / 18:40	61
8	19.2°C / 66.5°F	11.2°C / 52.1°F	07:02 / 18:38	69
9	19.1°C / 66.4°F	11°C / 51.8°F	07:03 / 18:37	75
10	19°C / 66.2°F	10.9°C / 51.6°F	07:04 / 18:36	55
11	18.8°C / 65.8°F	10.7°C / 51.2°F	07:04 / 18:35	75
12	18.7°C / 65.6°F	10.6°C / 51°F	07:05 / 18:33	77
13	18.6°C / 65.5°F	10.4°C / 50.7°F	07:06 / 18:32	75
14	18.5°C / 65.3°F	10.2°C / 50.3°F	07:07 / 18:31	87
15	18.4°C / 65.1°F	10.1°C / 50.1°F	07:07 / 18:30	84
16	18.3°C / 64.9°F	9.9°C / 49.8°F	07:08 / 18:28	77
17	18.2°C / 64.8°F	9.7°C / 49.4°F	07:09 / 18:27	66
18	18.2°C / 64.8°F	9.5°C / 49.1°F	07:10 / 18:26	67
19	18.1°C / 64.5°F	9.3°C / 48.7°F	07:11 / 18:25	64
20	18°C / 64.4°F	9.1°C / 48.3°F	07:11 / 18:24	64
21	18°C / 64.4°F	8.9°C / 48°F	07:12 / 18:23	75
22	17.9°C / 64.2°F	8.7°C / 47.6°F	07:13 / 18:22	82
23	17.9°C / 64.2°F	8.5°C / 47.3°F	07:14 / 18:20	69
24	17.8°C / 64°F	8.3°C / 46.9°F	07:15 / 18:19	69
25	17.7°C / 63.8°F	8.1°C / 46.5°F	07:16 / 18:18	75
26	17.7°C / 63.8°F	7.9°C / 46.2°F	07:16 / 18:17	83
27	17.6°C / 63.6°F	7.7°C / 45.8°F	07:17 / 18:16	43
28	17.5°C / 63.5°F	7.5°C / 45.5°F	07:18 / 18:15	63
29	17.4°C / 63.3°F	7.3°C / 45.1°F	07:19 / 18:14	69
30	17.4°C / 63.3°F	7.1°C / 44.7°F	07:20 / 18:13	71
31	17.2°C / 63°F	6.9°C / 44.4°F	07:21 / 18:12	74