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Germany vs China: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Germany and China? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.

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Germany

Europe

Christmas markets and beer gardens.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: May, June, July, August

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China

Asia

Continental — pick a region first.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: March, April, September, October

best
good
shoulder
off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthGermanyChinaWinner
Januaryshouldershouldertie
FebruaryshouldergoodChina 🇨🇳
MarchgoodbestChina 🇨🇳
AprilgoodbestChina 🇨🇳
MaybestgoodGermany 🇩🇪
JunebestshoulderGermany 🇩🇪
JulybestshoulderGermany 🇩🇪
AugustbestgoodGermany 🇩🇪
SeptembergoodbestChina 🇨🇳
OctobershoulderbestChina 🇨🇳
NovembergoodshoulderGermany 🇩🇪
Decembergoodgoodtie

Pick Germany 🇩🇪 if you're going in…

May, June, July, August, November

Book Oktoberfest accommodation 6+ months ahead.

Pick China 🇨🇳 if you're going in…

February, March, April, September, October

Train tickets release ~15 days ahead — set a calendar reminder.

Months where both are equally good: January, December.