Jilin
Decide whether to visit or live in Jilin, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travelers should be aware of recent UK guidance on drone usage in China, which imposes strict regulations and may require permits.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Political stability
- Low violent crime rates
- Access to medical facilities in major cities
- Regulations on drone operation
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Jilin month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Jilin are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low -20°C), and July the wettest (about 220 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9.2 | -19.6 | 10 | 7.4 |
| February | -4.4 | -15.0 | 11 | 8.2 |
| March | 5.8 | -5.0 | 19 | 9.1 |
| April | 14.3 | 2.5 | 46 | 9.5 |
| May | 20.5 | 9.7 | 91 | 9.4 |
| June | 24.8 | 15.3 | 157 | 10.2 |
| July | 28.3 | 20.1 | 220 | 10.0 |
| August | 25.9 | 18.4 | 217 | 8.9 |
| September | 21.4 | 12.6 | 106 | 9.0 |
| October | 12.4 | 3.1 | 35 | 8.2 |
| November | 1.8 | -6.0 | 46 | 6.4 |
| December | -7.4 | -15.8 | 10 | 7.0 |
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People and places shaping Jilin
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Research updated Monday, August 10, 2026Past and future events in Jilin
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Previously
- Documented history · 1860
After the Primorsky Krai area was ceded to Russia in 1860, the government began to open the area up to Han Chinese migrants, most of whom came from Shandong.
- Documented history · 1932
In 1932, the area was incorporated into Manchukuo, a puppet state set up by Japan.
- Documented history · 1945
After the defeat of Japan in 1945, the Red Army captured Jilin after Operation August Storm.
- Documented history · 1949
In 1949, Jilin province was smaller, encompassing only the environs of Changchun and Jilin City, and the capital was at Jilin City, while Changchun was a municipality independent from the province.
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01 · OverviewJilin, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Jilin took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Jilin
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Jilin
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Jilin
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Jilin
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Jilin
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Jilin
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jilin
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01 · Q&AWhere is Jilin located and what are its coordinates?
Jilin is situated in China at geographic coordinates 43.8465, 126.5608 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Jilin?
Jilin has a recorded population of approximately 1,895,865 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone (CNY).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Jilin?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Jilin include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, za, and the circulating currency is CNY.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Jilin?
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