China Temp Rankings

City-level public weather readings organized into a national map, ranking table, and 7-day comparison.

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National Rankings

34 Regions

Daily Weather Summary

On July 18, 2026, the weather across China shows a remarkable range of temperatures, reflecting the country's vast geography. The national average temperature is approximately 33.8°C.

The hottest region today is Xinjiang, reaching a top temperature of 43.4°C. On the other end of the spectrum, Xizang is experiencing the coldest conditions, with nighttime lows dropping to 8.5°C.

From the freezing north to the tropical south, our real-time rankings provide a comprehensive snapshot of these extremes. Stay updated with the latest weather trends and plan your activities accordingly.

Top 5 Hottest Provinces - July 18, 2026

RankProvinceMax TempMin TempWeather
1 Xinjiang 43.4°C 25.7°C Sunny
2 Chongqing 38.9°C 24.4°C Unknown
3 Shanghai 38.7°C 29°C Overcast
4 Hunan 37.9°C 26.8°C Unknown
5 Jiangsu 37.8°C 25.8°C Overcast

Top 5 Coldest Provinces - July 18, 2026

RankProvinceMax TempMin TempWeather
1 Qinghai 23.4°C 8.6°C Light Rain
2 Xizang 26.2°C 8.5°C Sunny
3 Aomen 28.3°C 27.6°C Thunderstorm
4 Heilongjiang 28.8°C 14.7°C Cloudy
5 Yunnan 30°C 13.7°C Light Rain

About China Temperature Rankings

China Temp Rankings provides comprehensive real-time temperature data for all 34 provinces and regions in China. Our interactive temperature map and ranking system helps you quickly identify the hottest and coldest locations across the country.

With 7-day forecasts available for every province and detailed city-level breakdowns, our platform serves as a valuable resource for travelers, researchers, and anyone interested in China's diverse climate patterns. Data is updated hourly from public weather APIs to ensure accuracy and freshness.

How to Use This Page

The interactive map above shows temperature data color-coded by region. Click on any province to see detailed city-level data. Use the ranking panel on the right to sort provinces by temperature. The day selector at the bottom lets you browse 7-day forecast data.

How to Read Today's China Temperature Map

China's daily temperature ranking is shaped by latitude, elevation, distance from the ocean, and short-term weather systems. On July 18, 2026, the warmest province in this dataset is Xinjiang, while the lowest provincial minimum appears in Xizang. That spread is useful because it shows more than a simple north-south pattern: high plateaus, basins, monsoon-influenced coastlines, and inland dry zones can all move differently on the same day.

The map and tables should be read together. The color map gives a quick regional overview, while the rankings highlight where the current extremes are concentrated. Coastal provinces average about 34.8°C in the latest readings, compared with about 33.2°C across inland and plateau regions. These values are not climate normals; they are a snapshot from the latest available city observations and forecasts.

What Makes This Dataset Useful

Each province page breaks the ranking down to city level so that a single provincial average does not hide local variation. This matters in places such as Sichuan, Yunnan, Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, and Tibet, where elevation and terrain can create large temperature differences within the same province. Travelers can use the data to compare destinations, while readers interested in weather patterns can track where heat, cold, wind, or rain is clustering across the country.

Methodology in Brief

We collect public weather observations and forecast fields for monitored cities, then summarize them into province-level rankings. The ranking tables show maximum temperature, minimum temperature, and the latest representative weather condition. For details about update frequency, limitations, and how we treat missing values, see our methodology and data sources pages.

What We Add Beyond the Raw Weather Feed

For July 18, 2026, this page compares 34 province-level regions instead of publishing isolated weather cards. The latest readings show a national spread of about 20.0°C. The warmest group includes Xinjiang (43.4°C), Chongqing (38.9°C), Shanghai (38.7°C), while the coolest group includes Qinghai (23.4°C), Xizang (26.2°C), Aomen (28.3°C).

To make the data easier to evaluate, we separate current readings into broad temperature bands: 32 regions are currently warm or hot (28°C and above), 2 are in the 10-28°C range, and 0 are below 10°C. Weather-condition labels also matter: 9 regions currently show rain, thunder, sleet, or snow signals, and 20 regions report wind at or above 6 m/s.

Editorial Standards

Every generated page keeps the underlying city or province rows visible, explains the ranking method, links to data-source and methodology notes, and states the limits of automated weather feeds. The site is meant for comparison, education, and trip planning context, not official warnings or emergency decisions.

Further Reading

For broader context, read our weather map reading guide, travel weather planning guide, weather safety guide, regional climate guide, weather data glossary, and editorial policy. These pages explain how to interpret temperature, wind, rain, humidity, and automated summaries before using the rankings for travel or study.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is the temperature data updated?

The site is generated from the latest available public weather data on a regular schedule. Individual city records can update at different times depending on the source feed.

Are these official weather warnings?

No. China Temp Rankings is an informational comparison tool, not an official meteorological warning service. Use official agencies for safety-critical decisions.

Why can provinces with similar locations show different rankings?

Latitude, elevation, coastlines, cloud cover, wind, and local rain can all change temperatures. The rankings summarize current readings rather than long-term climate averages.

How are hottest and coldest regions selected?

Province rankings are calculated from monitored city records, using the latest available temperature, daily high, and daily low fields for each region.