Climate of Lanzhou, Gansu, China
Point-value climate at Lanzhou (Gansu, China). Population approximately 2,561,000.
Located in Gansu, China, Lanzhou has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 2,561,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -5.7°C / 21.7°F in January to 22°C / 71.6°F in July, with rainfall varying from 2 mm / 0.1 in (January) to 77 mm / 3 in (August) — about 338 mm / 13.3 in across the year. Lanzhou is the capital of Gansu. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lanzhou's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: May, June, September.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.7°C21.7°F | 2 mm0.1″ | — |
| February | -1.4°C29.5°F | 3 mm0.1″ | — |
| March | 4.9°C40.8°F | 9 mm0.4″ | — |
| April | 11.6°C52.9°F | 20 mm0.8″ | — |
| May | 16.6°C61.9°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 20°C68°F | 42 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 22°C71.6°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| August | 20.8°C69.4°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| September | 15.9°C60.6°F | 50 mm2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 9.5°C49.1°F | 24 mm0.9″ | — |
| November | 2.2°C36°F | 6 mm0.2″ | — |
| December | -4.1°C24.6°F | 2 mm0.1″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lanzhou?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are May, June, September. Lanzhou's warmest month is July at an average of 22°C / 71.6°F, and its driest month is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Lanzhou?
Lanzhou, in Gansu, China, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -5.7°C / 21.7°F in January to 22°C / 71.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 338 mm / 13.3 in, with the wettest month being August (77 mm / 3 in) and the driest January (2 mm / 0.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Lanzhou in July?
The average temperature in Lanzhou in July is 22°C / 71.6°F, with rainfall of about 65 mm / 2.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Lanzhou?
The driest month in Lanzhou is January, with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -5.7°C / 21.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Lanzhou?
The wettest month in Lanzhou is August, with approximately 77 mm / 3 in of average monthly rainfall.