September is an excellent time of year to be in Beijing and the north of China. Temperatures in Beijing average around 20 degrees and the temperature is very comfortable – cool and clear. September is known as the Golden Month in Beijing – it’s a good time to be in the city but it can still be chilly at night.

In Shanghai autumn arrives with things cooling down after the heat of August. A few really hot days can still be expected though and it can still be quite humid.