Hukou Weather & Seasons | Best Time to Visit Hukou Waterfall

Temperature: 2°C (35.6°F) ~ 21°C (69.8°F)

March is still a little cold, but from April to May, the gradually warmer temperature brings peach and apricot blossoms and the melting ice leads to a great increase of water, forming the "peach blossom flood" (spring flood) of Hukou Waterfall, which is worth seeing. There is in general not much rainfall and the weather is very suitable for traveling.

What to Wear & Pack: In the cold early spring, you need to wear down jacket, windbreakers and sweaters. When it becomes warmer, you can prepare long skirts, light coat, light jeans and shirt. The UV index gets a little high in May, so you can bring sunscreen cream also.

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Temperature: 14°C (57.2°F) ~ 27°C (80.6°F)

In the early summer, Hukou waterfall flow is smaller than that in spring and autumn. But at the end of summer, during the rainy season, the water volume of Hukou Waterfall gradually increases. Summer is the most humid season in the year and it is rainy about half of the days. It is also the hottest season, but with the rain, the summer heat will not be unbearable.

What to Wear & Pack: It is important to prepare sun block shirt, sun hat, sun glasses and sunscreen cream to protect your skin from the strong sunlight. Umbrella or light raincoat is also helpful in case that it rains. As for clothes, linen shirts, thin skirts, T-shirts and other breathable clothes are enough for the day time. In case that the weather changes at night, taking a light coat and long pant is advisable.

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Temperature: 2°C (35.6°F) ~ 21°C (69.8°F)

Hukou Waterfall reaches its maximum water volume in autumn, especially in October. At this time, the Hukou Waterfall, with its roaring flood waves and splashing torrents, forms the wonder of "smoke rises from the bottom of the water". With the red leaves on both sides, the scenery is even more spectacular. The weather is also agreeable: cool, comfortable, not much rain and less strong sunlight.

What to Wear & Pack: You are advised to wear shirts, long skirts and thin sweaters, windbreakers, casual clothes, jackets, sneakers for the early autumn, and winter coats and sweaters in late October and November. Take light raincoat or sunblock cream according to the weather.

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Temperature: -7°C (19.4°F) ~ 6°C (42.8°F)

In the cold and dry winter, Hukou waterfall is replaced by a silvery world. The temperature will drop to below 0 ℃ and there will be several snowy days every month. The strong wind near the waterfall will make you feel even colder. At that time, you will see that the banks are covered by ice and snow with Yellow River running in the middle, showing a unique natural scene of northern China. This crystal and beautiful snowscape is favored by many photography fans.

What to Wear & Pack: To against the cold weather, winter coats, leather jackets, down coats, woolen hats, scarfs, gloves, sweaters and snow boots are recommended to take. You can also bring facial cream and hand cream to protect yourself from the dry weather.