Best Time to Visit Fuyang

Spring and autumn: the easy seasons

March, April and May are the comfortable months here. April is our top pick. Days are mild at 24°C, nights are cool, and the rain comes in short spells. By May it's properly warm, and you'll want a hat for the walk around the old streets.

September to November is just as good. October is the other best month, with the most sunshine of the year and fewer wet days. November is cooler but still pleasant. Fuyang is a quiet city for visitors, so you won't fight tourist crowds in any of these months.

Summer: hot, then very wet

June is hot and sticky, with highs of 33°C. July is the wettest month, with 236 mm of rain on 17 days. July and August share the same 33°C highs and 24°C nights, so evenings give little relief. August is a little drier and sunnier, but it's still muggy.

If you must come in summer, plan indoor stops for the afternoon. Think museums, teahouses and long lunches. Fuyang sits on the flat Huai River plain, so there are no cool hills to escape to. Heavy downpours can also slow road and rail trips.

Winter: cold and dry

December and January are the coldest months, with lows below freezing. January's low is -3°C, and February's is -1°C. December is the driest month, with only 17 mm of rain. It's grey and chilly rather than snowy, so it suits you if you like empty streets and hot noodle soup.

Fuyang is known for its local food, such as Queshan-style stews and wheat-based dishes. Cold weather is a good time to eat them. Fuyang is a stop on the Chinese rail network, so winter trips by train are simple.

Festivals and crowds

The big local rush comes at Chinese New Year, in late January or February. Many people travel home, so trains fill up and some shops close for a few days. If you'd rather see the city running normally, avoid that week.

Qingming, the tomb-sweeping festival in early April, and the National Day holiday in early October are also busy travel times for Chinese families. Both fall in our best months, so you'll get great weather, but trains will be fuller. Outside these holidays, Fuyang stays calm all year.