Mount Emei
China UNESCO World Heritage Site
Mount Emei is a mountain located in Leshan, China. It is part of the Mount Emei Scenic Area, which includes the Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the winter months, such as December or January, when rain is minimal. From December to February, there are about 4 to 7 rainy days per month. Temperatures are coldest in January, with daily highs around -4 °C and lows around -10 °C. Summer months like July and August are the wettest, with over 490 mm of rain and daily highs reaching 16 °C.
Travelers can reach the mountain via Leshan Airport, which is 41 km away, or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, located 130 km from the site. Mount Emei is about 1,658 km from Beijing. While visiting, you can combine your trip with a visit to the Leshan Giant Buddha, which is 42.4 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 16 °C. The wettest is August, with about 536 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -4 | -2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 3 | -2 |
| Average low, °C | -10 | -8 | -4 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 3 | -2 | -8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 24 | 38 | 74 | 162 | 229 | 298 | 493 | 536 | 252 | 118 | 58 | 22 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 8 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
