Best Time to Visit Linxia City, Gansu, China
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Linxia City.
Linxia City does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 19.2°C / 66.6°F) and driest (December, 0 mm / 0 in) months. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -6.5°C / 20.3°F in January to 19.2°C / 66.6°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (December) to 99 mm / 3.9 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Linxia City, Gansu, China's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Linxia City's climate is broadly strongly continental. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 17.1°C62.8°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| April | 9.6°C49.3°F | 33 mm1.3″ | — |
| May | 14°C57.2°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
No month at Linxia City matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Linxia City?
Linxia City doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on December (driest, ~0 mm / 0 in) and July (warmest, 19.2°C / 66.6°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from China's national average.
When is the rainy season in Linxia City?
The rainy season at Linxia City, Gansu runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 36 mm / 1.4 in. The wettest single month is August (99 mm / 3.9 in).
What is the driest month in Linxia City?
The driest month in Linxia City is December, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -4.9°C / 23.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Linxia City?
The least comfortable months for travel to Linxia City — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 99 mm / 3.9 in in August, and the coldest month averages -6.5°C / 20.3°F.
Is Linxia City climate different from China overall?
Yes, usually. Our Linxia City figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our China figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Linxia City specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.