Nanjing Weather in October

Long-sleeved T-shirts or shirts and thin overcoats or jackets are enough for Nanjing’s climate in October. Long-sleeved T-shirts are enough in Sunny daytime while in the cold day or in the evening or early morning, thin overcoats are needed.With pleasant weather and comfortable temperature in October, it’s also a good choice to go outing and enjoy colorful autumn. You can choose to go mountain climbing and appreciate the maple leaves in the Qixia Mountain where the maple leaves turn crimson or yellow in October. The natural landscape here is charming with its red maple trees, wonderful rocks, dense forests and clear springs. It’s also worth mentioning that there are many cultural relics in the Mount Qixia, especially Qixia Temple, Sarira Pagoda and Thousand Buddhas Cliff. Enjoy a leisure walking in Purple Mountain is also a nice choice. If interested, you can go sightseeing the Nanjing Museum at its southern foot to know the city’s history and Purple Mountain Observatory to watch the ancient bronze astronomical apparatus displayed there.
 During the National Day of China, there are many tourists in every scenic spot. If you are worried about crowding, it is not recommended that tourists travel to Nanjing during this period. If you want to experience the festive atmosphere, you must book the hotel and flight ticket in advance. In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to safety during your travel since there may be a lot of people and traffic jam.